Key Oregon Democrats pledge to push through a transportation plan by end of June

Transportation-funding plans differ at Oregon statehouse

Reaching a transportation-funding deal at the Oregon statehouse will not be a simple undertaking. A month ago, Democratic lawmakers made public a transportation budget framework. Their plan would raise more than $1.9 billion every two years in new taxes and fees. House Republicans soon followed up with their own proposal to get transportation work done without any new taxes or fees. The two sides are tasked with coming to an agreement on the iss…

Help shape Bastrop, Travis counties' transportation plans by June 16

An in-person open house will be held on May 15 in Elgin. Those unable to attend can participate in the virtual open house, which is available online 24/7 from May 15-June 16.

Key Oregon Democrats pledge to push through a transportation plan by end of June

Top Democratic lawmakers say they remain confident they can push through a major transportation funding package with some bipartisan support by the end of June.