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Governor Kotek Signs Proclamation Returning Civil Legal Jurisdiction to the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek has signed a proclamation to return sole legal jurisdiction in civil matters on the Umatilla Indian Reservation (UIR) to the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR). A link to the proclamation...
New law protects consumers from predatory high-interest loans
Division of Financial Regulation State of Oregon
June 4, 2026 A new law going into effect June 5, House Bill (HB) 4116 (2026), closes a loophole that allowed internet lenders to charge interest rates in excess of Oregon’s limit of 36 percent for consumer finance loans.
New law protects consumers from predatory high-interest loans
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
A new law going into effect June 5, House Bill (HB) 4116 (2026), closes a loophole that allowed internet lenders to charge interest rates in excess of Oregon’s limit of 36 percent for consumer finance loans.
Governor Kotek Announces Updated Behavioral Health Agreements for All 36 Oregon Counties
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek, the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC), and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today announced that all 36 Oregon counties have executed updated County Financial Assistance Agreements (CFAAs), marking a critical...
Oregon Law Professor Receives National Award for Innovative Contributions to Legal Writing Discipline
University of Oregon School of Law
Clinical Professor Rebekah Hanley, a national authority on integrating generative artificial intelligence into legal education, received the Legal Writing Institute’s (LWI) 2026 Mary S. Lawrence Innovation Award.
Governor Kotek Announces Chris Warner as Interim Director of the Oregon Department of Transportation, Names Emerald Bogue Chief of Staff
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced Chris Warner as the interim director of the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), bringing his years of experience directing the Portland Bureau of Transportation to the temporary role.
Building Bridges: U.K.–Oregon Trade Forum Strengthens Tech and Hospitality Ties
EIN Presswire
U.K. and Oregon leaders unite to boost technology and hospitality investments, fostering innovation and cross-border collaboration PORTLAND, OREGON, OR, INDIA, June 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Government officials and industry leaders gathered...
Governor Kotek Directs Oregon DMV to Stop Issuing Undercover License Plates to ICE
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek directed the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicles Service (DMV) to stop issuing undercover license plates to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), citing repeated violations of state and federal law by...
Eugene’s Prefontaine Classic designated an Oregon Heritage Tradition
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
The Prefontaine Classic approaches its 51st year with an Oregon Heritage Tradition designation by the Oregon Heritage Commission.
Metal Cutting Tool Market Poised for Steady Expansion at 4.1% CAGR by 2032 | Sandvik AB, Tiangong International Co.
EIN Presswire
Metal Cutting Tool Market Poised for Steady Expansion at 4.1% CAGR by 2032 | Sandvik AB, Tiangong International Co. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Metal cutting tool have a primary purpose of removing leftover...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 5.29.2026
Office of the California Governor
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Allison Pease, of Sacramento, has been appointed Deputy Director and Chief Counsel at the California Department of General Services.
Bricks & Minifigs Issues Comprehensive Public Statement on Salem, Oregon Dispute, Reaffirms Offer to Help Mansell Family
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bricks & Minifigs (BAM), the nation’s leading specialty resale retailer of LEGO® products with locations across the United States and Canada, today published a full public statement addressing...
Governor Kotek Organizes Multi-State Pushback Against Chaotic Federal Medicaid Mandate
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek is leading governors from across the country, including Michigan, Washington, New York, Maine, and New Mexico, calling on the Trump Administration to stop forcing states into an unworkable rollout of new Medicaid...
Governor Kotek Celebrates tumwata village Groundbreaking with Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Oregon City, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek joined the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, community leaders, and local elected officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of tumwata village, marking a major milestone in the Tribe’s ongoing efforts...
Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission to meet June 9-10 virtually
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will convene June 9 and 10 for a virtual meeting.
Oregon Receives Age-Friendly Designation
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Portland, OR – Today, AARP presented Governor Tina Kotek with a certificate designating Oregon an Age-Friendly State, joining the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities.
Oregon Public Employees Pension Fund Recognized as Top-Performing Fund Since 1997
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
The Oregon Investment Council (OIC) held its regular meeting on May 27, where it received a first-quarter performance update for the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund (OPERF) and conducted annual reviews from calendar year 2025 of OPERF’s...
Oregon Attorney General’s Office Attends White House Medicaid Fraud Roundtable, Brings Enforcement Record and Long Track Record of Wins
Oregon Department of Justice
Senior staff from Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield’s office attended Vice President JD Vance’s Task Force on Fraud roundtable at the White House today, with a clear message: Oregon fights Medicaid fraud because it’s the right thing to do for...
Oregon UAS Accelerator Opens Applications for Fall 2026 Cohort
EIN Presswire
Applications open now for Oregon UAS Accelerator's 12-week hybrid Fall 2026 cohort for UAS and autonomy startups.
The Government Information and Library Services Advisory Council will meet Tuesday 6/9/2026
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
The Government Information and Library Services Advisory Council will meet from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, online via Zoom. This is a public meeting; those who would like to attend should contact Ashley Wilsey at...
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