What Drazan, Kotek say should be done to improve business in OregonOregon gubernatorial candidates Gov. Tina Kotek and Sen. Christine Drazan, R-Canby, will share their thoughts Sept. 24 on improving Oregon's economy.Salem Statesman Journal11d agoWhole story →EconomyTina Kotekoregon gubernatorial forum
Merkley, other West Coast lawmakers ask USDA to buy more Oregon fishThe market for Pacific Hake, or whiting, exports is strained. Lawmakers in Oregon, Washington want the USDA to support local seafood industries.Salem Statesman Journal17d agoWhole story →FoodEconomyusda seafood industry support
What Gov. Tina Kotek would do with a second term in officeGov. Tina Kotek on Sept. 17 outlined her plan to improve affordability, education and the economy in Oregon if elected for a second term.Salem Statesman Journal18d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyTina Kotekoregon gubernatorial election
Mike Johnson says AI companies should ensure safety, not CongressHouse Speaker Mike Johnson told CNN's "State of the Union" that AI developers, not Congress, bear responsibility for ensuring their products are safe.Salem Statesman Journal22d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeMike Johnsonai regulation debate
Christine Drazan launches first ad in rematch with Gov. Tina KotekSen. Christine Drazan released her first TV ad in her rematch against Gov. Tina Kotek on Aug. 6, hours after Kotek launched an ad against her.Salem Statesman Journal2mo agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentTina Kotekoregon gubernatorial campaign
Sen. Jeff Merkley promotes bills to reduce wildfire insurance costU.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley met with Santiam Canyon lawmakers on July 24 to promote bills to reduce the cost of wildfire insurance and increase biomass.Salem Statesman Journal2mo agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetJeff Merkleywildfire insurance reform
Why Oregon is prioritizing contracts with small businessesOregon small businesses will get preference in state contracting, Gov. Tina Kotek announced. Here's why.Salem Statesman Journal3mo agoWhole story →EconomyTina Kotekoregon small business preference
