/tags/highways highways en-US Copyright Sun, 29 Jun 2025 14:00:27 GMT /politics-government/2025-06-29/oregon-gov-kotek-slams-disappointing-legislative-inaction-on-road-funding She says the state may begin layoffs next week. Sun, 29 Jun 2025 14:00:27 GMT /politics-government/2025-06-29/oregon-gov-kotek-slams-disappointing-legislative-inaction-on-road-funding Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2025-06-27/oregon-democrats-major-transportation-bill-is-dead-sources-say Democratic lawmakers were scrambling Friday to come up with a modest alternative to its multi-billion dollar road funding bill. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 23:33:12 GMT /politics-government/2025-06-27/oregon-democrats-major-transportation-bill-is-dead-sources-say Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2025-06-27/oregon-democrats-move-revamped-road-funding-bill-toward-crucial-floor-votes After tweaks that reduced its price tag, HB 2025 found at least one Republican supporter. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:49:24 GMT /politics-government/2025-06-27/oregon-democrats-move-revamped-road-funding-bill-toward-crucial-floor-votes Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2025-06-26/oregon-democrats-unveil-new-road-funding-plan-as-time-runs-short An amendment unveiled Wednesday would scale back some proposed tax increases in House Bill 2025 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:05:35 GMT /politics-government/2025-06-26/oregon-democrats-unveil-new-road-funding-plan-as-time-runs-short Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2025-06-21/massive-oregon-transportation-bill-moves-forward-but-splits-democrats A Democratic senator’s removal from a key committee Friday inspired backlash from some in the party. Sat, 21 Jun 2025 14:49:38 GMT /politics-government/2025-06-21/massive-oregon-transportation-bill-moves-forward-but-splits-democrats Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2025-06-16/oregon-democrats-transportation-funding-bill-could-raise-2b-per-year-analysis-shows A transportation funding proposal by Oregon Democrats would bring in more than $1.8 billion per year in fiscal year 2029 — and more than $2 billion annually by 2034 — according to a revenue analysis circulating in the Capitol. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:55:00 GMT /politics-government/2025-06-16/oregon-democrats-transportation-funding-bill-could-raise-2b-per-year-analysis-shows Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2025-06-10/oregon-transportation-bill-gets-panned-by-republicans-even-those-who-negotiated-it With 20 days left in this legislative session, Republicans ripped a Democratic proposal that would raise gas taxes and roughly 10 other taxes and fees, simplify how heavy trucks are taxed and more. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:50:06 GMT /politics-government/2025-06-10/oregon-transportation-bill-gets-panned-by-republicans-even-those-who-negotiated-it Dirk VanderHart /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-06-05/progressive-democrats-unveil-plan-for-oregon-transportation-funding-driven-by-doubling-of-gas-tax The latest package from Oregon Democrats would raise revenue for electric vehicles, buses, mass transit and bridges through higher taxes and fees on cars, gas and payrolls. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:00:41 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-06-05/progressive-democrats-unveil-plan-for-oregon-transportation-funding-driven-by-doubling-of-gas-tax Alex Baumhardt /politics-government/2025-05-01/house-republicans-propose-cutting-services-not-hiking-taxes-to-pay-for-oregon-road-upkeep A package unveiled by the party would include deep cuts to state funding on public transportation and other areas. Thu, 01 May 2025 13:46:15 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-01/house-republicans-propose-cutting-services-not-hiking-taxes-to-pay-for-oregon-road-upkeep Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2025-04-03/oregon-democrats-unveil-ambitious-road-funding-proposal-now-the-haggling-begins A framework released Thursday includes a major gas tax hike, several entirely new taxes, and a lot more. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:38:59 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-03/oregon-democrats-unveil-ambitious-road-funding-proposal-now-the-haggling-begins Dirk VanderHart