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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek

Opinion: The Tapeworm Eating ODOT’s Record Gas Tax Revenue

Governor Tina Kotek has called a special session of the legislature to secure more funding for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). She wants to raise gas taxes by six cents per gallon, double vehicle registration fees, and increase titling fees. Both the governor and legislative leaders claim that ODOT revenue has been declining due […]
Written by John A. Charles, Jr. August 23, 2025August 23, 2025

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