Hi John,

What a month! We have a lot to catch up on.

I know life can be busy, and your inbox can fill up with political emails, so I appreciate any time you can dedicate to reading these monthly newsletters.

Thanks!
— TK

We won!

This ruling, the fourth of its kind, validated the facts on the ground. Oregon does not want or need military intervention, and President Trump’s attempts to federalize the guard is a gross abuse of power. Governor Kotek is still fighting to have Oregon’s troops demobilized.

Governor Kotek led the states in making sure SNAP benefits were restored.

As soon as a federal court ordered the Trump Administration to immediately release 100% of funding to pay for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Governor Kotek issued an emergency order to restore those benefits, and Oregon state employees worked through the night to get SNAP benefits to Oregonians in need.

Governor Kotek releases Executive Order to Accelerate Climate Protections for Lands and Waters

Governor Kotek was commended by the Pew Charitable Trusts for her executive order protecting natural resources. Governor Kotek’s directive calls on state agencies to work together to strengthen the ability of Oregon’s lands and waters to adapt to and recover from increasing environmental changes, including frequent, severe natural disasters and extreme weather events.

Oregon is making the change to clean energy faster.

Governor Kotek’s order outlines actions to reduce emissions through strategic electrification, efficiency improvements, and deployment of clean energy infrastructure that simultaneously fight climate change, strengthen grid reliability, and deliver more affordable energy for communities across our state.

The Community Safety Firearms Act is now law

Oregon Becomes First U.S. State to Earn “Accessibility Verified” Status

Wheel the World (WTW), a platform dedicated to making travel accessible for all, has officially designated Oregon as “Accessibility Verified.” Oregon welcomes all visitors, including those with disabilities, and this recognition makes it a go-to destination for all travelers.

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— Team Tina

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