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Top staffer for Washington Gov. Ferguson abruptly resigns
The governor’s office confirmed that legislative director Joyce Bruce submitted her resignation after working with Ferguson for years, starting during his time as the state’s attorney general.

Wildfire
Gov. Kotek, Legislature want to pause action on wildfire hazard map to quell public frustration
Oregon's Governor Tina Kotek has paused actions on the new Wildfire Hazard Map due to public and legislative criticism, directing the Oregon Department of Forestry to continue accepting appeals from property owners.

Oregon state auditors flag ‘minor’ spending issues by Gov. Kotek’s office
State auditors have flagged several “minor” and “unintentional” apparent violations of state ethics laws after reviewing spending from Gov. Tina Kotek’s office.

Oregon’s public universities and colleges want more from governor’s proposed budget
The state’s public universities and community colleges are calling for increased investment in higher education.

Politics
Staffer hired to help create Oregon’s ‘Office of the First Spouse’ will leave post
Meliah Masiba was initially hired for a six-month rotation from the Oregon Department of Administrative services on March 25.

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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek talks about Grants Pass v. Johnson, the end of M110, the first lady’s role and more
OPB's "Think Out Loud" recently spent an hour in Salem with Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek to get an update on homelessness, behavioral health and more.

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Ethics laws allow Oregon First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson to work in governor’s office, commission says
While not surprising, the findings could pave the way for an expanded role for Kotek Wilson in the executive office on a volunteer basis.

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Oregon ethics commission dismisses complaints made against Gov. Tina Kotek
The complaints were made surrounding the role the governor's wife had in her administration.

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Gov. Tina Kotek abandons nominations to Oregon forestry board after pushback
Nominations to the board that sets state timber policy are often fought over by logging and environmental interests.

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How the role of Oregon’s first lady unfolded in emails among Kotek’s staff
Here are some of the most notable exchanges from a trove of records released by the governor's office.