Gov. Kate Brown Archives

Linda Baker, Senior Environment and Technology Reporter Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Oregon governor signs executive order capping greenhouse gas emissions

Directive follows unsuccessful legislative efforts to pass cap-and-trade bill

Oregon passes bill requiring oil trains to develop spill response plans

The legislation comes four years after Washington and California passed laws requiring better preparation for derailments and spills.

Oregon cap-and-trade bill dead and Republican Senators still AWOL

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown issued a statement appearing to concede defeat in the battle over a controversial cap-and-trade bill. The governor issued a statement after Senate President Peter Courtney announced […]