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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued Executive Order No. 24-31, titled "Establishing Project Labor Agreements[1] for State Construction Projects" ("EO 24-31" or "Order"), on December 18, 2024. On December 31, 2024, the...more
On December 19, 2024, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek publicly announced Executive Order No. 24-31 (“PLA Executive Order”), requiring Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on nearly all state construction projects in Oregon. Here’s a...more
Two years ago, I wrote about how the pace of homebuilding in Oregon was not keeping up with demand. As explained in the post, according to the Oregon Home Builders Association, at that time Oregon was experiencing a demand...more
Governor Tina Kotek recently established the Oregon State Government AI Advisory Council. The council will develop recommendations for its utilization of artificial intelligence throughout state government, while honoring...more
Following on the heels of an executive order by Oregon’s governor requiring full vaccination for teachers, staff and volunteers in K12 schools, the Oregon Health Authority yesterday issued a new rule requiring that healthcare...more
After not taking action and allowing the 2020 foreclosure moratorium to expire on December 31, 2020 (“2020 Act”), the Oregon legislature took action in May to pass House Bill 2009 (the “2021 Act” or the “Act”), reinstating...more
The Oregon legislature is once again considering potentially far-reaching climate change legislation. But unlike prior years, Oregon agencies are not waiting to see what happens this session....more
The past year brought plenty of surprises with the pandemic, civil unrest, and wildfires all leaving a stamp on public policy in Oregon. Throughout 2020, lobbyists and lawyers alike worked hard to keep up with the...more
On June 30, 2020, the State of Oregon enacted House Bill 4204 (the “Bill”) establishing a temporary commercial and residential foreclosure moratorium and other lender restrictions during an “emergency period” extending from...more