Transportation-funding plan approved at one statehouse

Transportation-funding plan approved at one statehouse

Transportation funding was a combative issue this year at the Oregon statehouse. Democratic majority lawmakers and Gov. Tina Kotek called for a funding deal that includes tax and fee increases. Republican legislators advocated for prioritizing transportation funds already available. Both sides were unable to reach agreement on a funding plan before the regular session concluded in June. Special session called by governor Kotek called lawmakers b…