Veto bill on public meetings, Oregon journalists, publishers urge governor

Veto bill on public meetings, Oregon journalists, publishers urge governor

Professional journalist groups and Oregon news publishers are calling on Gov. Tina Kotek to veto a bill the Legislature passed last month that the groups, along with government ethics watchdogs, say would erode the state public meetings law.

Journalists, Oregon publishers call on governor to veto bill changing public meetings law

Roger Averbeck addresses his neighbors at a meeting of the Wallowa County Commission on Aug. 23, 2023. A new law meant to clarify what Oregon's public officials can discuss in serial communications to one another, such as calls and texts, is concerning to journalists and ethics watchdogs who say it erodes public meetings laws and allows important decisions to be made in private. (Photo by Matt Vasilogambros/Stateline)Professional journalist grou…

Oregon groups seek veto of bill changing public meetings law

A bill meant to create clarity about what public officials can call and text about outside of public meetings is creating more confusion, press advocates said. Continue reading…

A Call for a Veto of HB 4177

We are asking Gov. Tina Kotek to veto HB 4177, an ill-advised measure approved by the Oregon Legislature that undermines Oregon’s long- revered Public Meetings Law.