Oregon state government relies on billions of dollars from the feds. Here’s where cuts could hurt most
So far, the biggest impact from the Trump administration has been on transportation grants. But lawmakers pinpointed three ...
Lawmakers express frustration with ODOT, share initial accountability measures for bill
The push for additional accountability comes after an investigation revealed budgeting errors, cost overruns and unmet ...
State emergency declared as storms cause fatal flooding, landslides in Southern Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Gov. Tina Kotek has declared a state of emergency over to deadly flooding and landslides in Southern ...
Is the electric vehicle market peaking? Oregon sales growth cooled last year
The rapid growth of Oregon electric vehicle registrations may be coming to an end, with growth rates cooling off considerably last year. Oregonians registered nearly 27,000 new electric vehicles ...
Electric vehicle owners don't buy gas. States look for other ways to pay for roads and bridges.
States with aggressive climate goals like Oregon are facing a conundrum: EVs can help reduce emissions in the transportation ...
Oregon Lawmakers Weigh Expanding Access to Electric Bikes
Two bills now under consideration could change who gets to ride so-called electric-assisted bikes and similar conveyances. Some elected officials support letting kids as young as 12 ride e-bikes, with ...
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Lawmakers express frustration with ODOT, share initial accountability measures for bill
Democrats expressed frustrations with the Oregon Department of Transportation Tuesday night as Sen. Bruce Starr, R-Dundee, shared initial plans to develop new accountability measures for this year ...