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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · 4d

"Trump called for troops in Portland. Here’s why Oregon’s governor was ready" www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · 5d

President Trump's plan to deploy the Oregon National Guard is unnecessary, unlawful, and makes Oregonians less safe.
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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · 5d

We're asking the court to rule against the President's unlawful plan to target Portland. President Trump's deployment of Oregon's National Guard is unnecessary, unlawful, and makes Oregonians less safe.
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · 5d

President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Portland could cost taxpayers up to $10 million. It’s not just an abuse of power—it’s a failure to focus on solving real problems. So we asked Portlanders: how would you invest that money?

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · 6d

President Trump’s unlawful federalization of members of the Oregon National Guard could cost taxpayers up to $10 million. Our country and our state should be focused on solving real problems. www.centraloregondaily.com/news/regiona...

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · 9d

Oregon is our home – not a military target.

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · 10d

Today, I was in downtown Portland walking peacefully with Oregonians to say that we don’t need military intervention here.
We are peaceful.
We are united.
We are Oregon.

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · 10d

There is no insurrection. There is no threat to national security. There is no need or legal justification for military troops in our major city.
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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · 11d

My office is reaching out to the White House and Homeland Security for more information. We have been provided no information on the reason or purpose of any military mission. There is no national security threat in Portland. Our communities are safe and calm.

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · 13d

If you want to get vaccinated this season, you can in Oregon. West Coast Governors are making sure of it.

www.wweek.com/news/health/...

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · 16d

One of the best ways to support Oregonians facing mental health and addiction challenges is by strengthening our health care workforce. New legislation I signed will help recruit and retain more mental health professionals so people can get the support they need.

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · 20d

You can learn a lot about a city by who it cheers for, and Portland shows up for women’s sports. It’s who we are.

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · 25d

It's always great to be in Pendleton during Round-Up week, celebrating one of Oregon's most treasured traditions. The First Lady and I were so happy to visit with friends in Umatilla County.

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · 27d

Today, we remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and the families who grieve for them still. We honor the courage and selflessness of the first responders that day. May we strive for the kindness and strength shown worldwide in the face of that tragedy.

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · 28d

The attack on Charlie Kirk is inexcusable. Violence has absolutely no place in our democracy. America is better than this.

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · 29d

Rising costs are hitting families hard. Here in Oregon, we’re taking action to keep utility costs in check. New legislation I signed strengthens consumer protections and updates how the state regulates utilities, helping to lower your bills.
www.kgw.com/article/news...

New Oregon laws set tougher rules for data centers, electric rate hikes

Gov. Tina Kotek signed four bills to reform utility rules, regulate large energy users and expand protections for Oregon residential electricity customers.

www.kgw.com

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · Sep 7

Every Oregonian deserves reliable, affordable energy, and this legislation moves us closer to that goal.

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · Sep 2

We know the challenges Oregon faces are real – and so is our resolve. Oregonians aren’t backing down from the work that matters, and I’m proud to stand with them.

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · Aug 31

I signed three bipartisan bills to improve mental health and addiction care in Oregon. Everyone should have access to help when they need it, no matter where they live or what they can afford. We are expanding services and strengthening our health care workforce.

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · Aug 29

Every American deserves to feel safe in their neighborhood and community. The President’s threat to deploy a state’s National Guard at will, and without that state's request, is an alarming abuse of power, ineffective, and undermines the mission of our service members.

Joint Statement From Democratic Governors on President Trump and the National Guard - DGA

Joint Statement From Democratic Governors on President Trump and the National Guard Today, DGA Chair Governor Laura Kelly, DGA Vice Chair Governor Andy Beshear, Governor Tony Evers, Governor Bob Fergu...

democraticgovernors.org

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · Aug 25

I signed an Executive Order to ban student cell phone use during the school day in Oregon’s K-12 public schools. This will help improve focus, mental health, and safety—so every student can learn and thrive without distractions.

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · Aug 23

This is what a coordinated approach to addressing homelessness looks like: www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · Aug 22

As Governor, K-12 education has been a top priority for my administration. I was joined by students, parents, and educators to sign four important bills that will invest in early literacy, reduce bureaucracy, ensure more predictable funding, and improve academic outcomes.

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · Aug 22

No Oregon public official or law enforcement officer is engaged in any activity to "obstruct" federal immigration efforts. The state does not take on the additional expense or burden to perform federal immigration enforcement as it is the job of the federal government. www.koin.com/news/politic...

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · Aug 19

August is National Water Quality Month, and Oregon is taking action. I signed new laws to strengthen groundwater protections with a faster response to contamination and to require well water testing by landlords. Every Oregonian deserves clean, safe water.

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