PORTLAND, Oregon — Just one day after announcing a special legislative session for late August to address transportation funding, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek unveiled details Wednesday of a proposed bill ...

Posted: August 21, 2025 | Last updated: August 21, 2025 It’s full steam ahead for Governor Tina Kotek’s plan to raise the gas tax and a payroll tax to help pay for Oregon’s roads.

Editor’s note: A previous version of this story had an error regarding the starting percentage and has since been updated. SALEM, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s full steam ...