Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek Vetoes Bill Supported by Her Party

Why Kotek vetoed controversial bill updating Oregon public meetings law

Gov. Tina Kotek vetoed a bill to update the state's public meetings law. Here's why and what she wants state ethics leaders to do.

Kotek vetoes bill changing Oregon public meetings law criticized by journalists, ethics officials

Oregon’s governor vetoed a bill passed last month by the state Legislature that would have made changes to the state’s public meetings law. Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday announced vetoed House Bill 4177 following outcry from professional journalist groups and…

Gov. Kotek vetoes controversial bill overhauling Oregon public meetings law

Heeding the warning of Oregon media and ethics groups, Gov. Tina Kotek has vetoed a bill that tweaks the state’s public meetings law.

Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek vetoes bill supported by her party

Gov. Tina Kotek has vetoed a public meetings bill that overwhelmingly cleared the Legislature this spring, citing fears local government officials could use it to “circumvent transparency.”