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Rogue River, Ore. – Governor Kate Brown signed a bill that would give funding to expand high speed internet to rural parts of Oregon. Nine districts are applying. Among them is Pinehurst School District 94 and Rivers Edge Charter School in Rogue …

Salem, Ore. – Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced Monday she’ll run for re-election in 2018. “The Oregon we all love is a special place. And we can all be proud of the reasons why. We have the fastest job growth in the …

Salem, Ore.- Oregon Governor Kate Brown is calling on the White House to preserve the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. The Governor released a statement late Thursday after reports Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has recommended President Trump reduce the size of the monument covering …

Brookings, Ore.- About 125 additional Oregon National Guard service members, along with support personnel, are scheduled to be activated in Curry County Thursday. Governor Kate Brown announced the mobilization of additional Oregon National Guard resources to support the response to the Chetco …

Salem, Ore.- Secretary of State Dennis Richardson announced Wednesday he does not intend to run for Governor during the 2018 election cycle. “I feel that what I’m doing is so important that I should dedicate all of my time to my work …

Salem, Ore.- Oregon taxpayers will receive kicker checks next year. State economists announced Wednesday Oregon will send more than $460 million back to taxpayers. The estimated median rebate under the Oregon’s unique “kicker” law will be $89 for individual taxpayers. The “kicker” …

Bend, Ore.- In an email to the media and supporters, Bend Republican representative Knute Buehler announced he will run for Governor and promises, if elected, he will “lead Oregon with courage, an open mind, a tolerant heart and a thoughtful voice.” In …

Salem, Ore. – Oregon State Representative Knute Buehler may be eyeing a run for the governor’s seat. NBC5 News caught up with the Bend Republican on vacation in Medford Friday. Buehler said he will announce his final decision on the matterin the …

Portland, Ore. — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Oregon says no charges will be filed against former 4-time Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber and his fiancée Cylvia Hayes for allegedly misusing their positions for personal benefit. Federal investigators were looking into whether Hayes …

Medford, Ore. — Oregon Governor Kate Brown is in town, visiting local programs and partnerships that reflect her top legislative priorities of economic development and education. She began her trip at Eagle Point High School, where career technical education courses are preparing students for the future. …