Medford, Ore. — It’s been a big day for Oregon as Governor Kate Brown signed two bills involving kids in the foster system. House Bill 2216 requires the Department of Human Services to create a Foster Children’s Siblings Bill of Rights. ...
SALEM, Ore. – Governor Kate Brown announced she is taking action to address the cost of Oregon’s Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). The announcement comes as Gov. Brown releases executive branch strategies to reduce overhead costs in state government. Last ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. – Governor Kate Brown is getting some help in choosing a replacement for Klamath County District Attorney. Rob Patridge announced he’s stepping down as Klamath County D.A. in early March. Joe Spendolini is a member of the ...
Salem, Ore. — Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced she’s adding a former southern Oregon legislator to her team. Former State Representative Peter Buckley has been added to Brown’s staff as a senior advisor covering transformation and budget stability. According to ...
How do you correct Oregon’s massive budget shortfall, while not closing the door to Oregonians who really need services? Back in December, Governor Kate Brown put out a proposal for possible budget cuts and tax increases. As NBC5 reported Wednesday, an ...
Medford, Ore., — “It’s every money we can find is revenue.” said State Senator, Alan Deboer. The Oregon Revenue Forecast is out, and the news is good. The forecast shows the state bringing in more taxes than expected, which means ...
Salem, Ore. — Governor Kate Brown signed an executive order she says will protect civil and human rights of all Oregonians. Executive Order 17-04 was enacted on Thursday. In the order, Gov. Brown put policies in place that instruct state ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. – Creating business growth, and a healthy workforce are the focus of a visit to southern Oregon by Governor Kate Brown. Governor Brown says the state can help to aid Oregon’s innovators, entrepreneurs, and inventors. “To remove ...
Salem, Ore. — Oregon Governor Kate Brown detailed a proposal this morning, on how $20 billion could be allocated in the next two years. She proposed significant funds be driven toward education and healthcare. But with a budget shortfall of ...
NBC5 hosted the gubernatorial debate tonight between Governor Kate Brown and Candidate Bud Pierce. During the full hour we asked 22 questions ranging from Measure 97 to Oregon accepting refugees. “I got into public service because I wanted to be a voice ...