#cellphone-ban

#cellphone-ban

Governor Tina Kotek lambasted the Oregon Legislature for failing to pass a sufficient transportation funding package, warning of "the largest layoff in the history of Oregon state government." Kotek stated that ODOT has initiated 483 of an estimated 600 to 700 total layoffs, with another round planned for early 2026 unless emergency funding is provided. This could lead to significant cutbacks in essential transportation services and materials, as well as hampered emergency responses.