Oregon Roundup

Kotek secretly signed tax hike Friday

By Jeff Eager, Oregon Roundup — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed her signature $4.3 billion transportation tax and fee hike bill Friday, according to a letter dated Friday but issued publicly today along with a press release from her office, ending a nearly monthlong delay many including members of her own party speculated was intended to…

Poll: Voters hate tax hike, eager for repeal

By Jeff Eager, Oregon Roundup — A poll commissioned by opponents of Oregon Democrats’ $4.3 billion gas tax and vehicle fee hike bill shows 67% of likely Oregon voters would vote to repeal the bill if given the chance. The poll, conducted by Riley Research Associates between October 15 and 25, shows 82% of likely…