Today, departing Oregon Governor Kate Brown penned a goodbye to all Oregonians. Here is the letter in its entirety, as released by her office. Dear
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Gov Brown Forgives Approximately $1.8M in Traffic Fines
Governor Kate Brown today issued an order that remitted uncollected court fines and fees associated with certain traffic violation cases that resulted in debt-based driver’s
Gov Brown Issues Executive Order in Response to Respiratory Viruses
Governor Kate Brown says she is exercising her executive authority under ORS Chapter 401 in response to a surge of adult and pediatric cases and
Gov Brown to Pardon and Remove Thousands of Marijuana Convictions
Governor Kate Brown today announced a pardon for prior Oregon offenses of simple possession of marijuana, an act that will impact an estimated 45,000 individuals
Governor Brown Promotes Oregon During South Korea Trip
Governor Kate Brown today finished several days of trade meetings in South Korea, with a focus on expanding Oregon’s agricultural exports, identifying opportunities for Oregon
Governor Brown Dedicates $3.3 Million for School Safety in Oregon
Governor Kate Brown today announced that she has dedicated $3.3 million for school safety and violence prevention throughout Oregon. The funding will come from federal
Oregon to Receive Historic Investment in Support of Behavioral Health
Yesterday, Governor Kate Brown joined the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to announce the approval of a Medicaid state plan
Gov Brown Declares State of Emergency Due to Wildfire Threat
Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency yesterday due to the imminent threat of wildfire across Oregon. Much of the state continues to experience
Emergency Conflagration Act Invoked for Rum Creek Fire
Oregon Governor Kate Brown invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act overnight in response to the Rum Creek Fire burning outside the town of Galice in Josephine
State of Emergency Declared for 25 Counties Due to Excessive Heat
Governor Kate Brown today declared a state of emergency in 25 Oregon counties, from July 25 through July 31, to ensure additional resources are available
Governor Brown Affirms Pro-Choice Commitment From Oregon
The governors of California, Oregon, and Washington today issued a Multi-State Commitment to defend access to reproductive health care, including abortion and contraceptives, and committed
Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Remembrance of Uvalde Victims
Governor Kate Brown today ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff until sunset, May 28, in honor and remembrance of
