Christine Drazan, the Republican nominee in 2022, has been considered the front-runner for a cage-match rematch with incumbent Governor Tina Kotek, but a couple of other D’s may soon be added to the card — specifically, Diehl and Dudley.
Pac/West Lobby Group is adding to our team of seasoned lobbyists with the hiring of Gina Franzosa as Director of Legislative & Public Affairs. Franzosa will work with Pac/West’s clients across a variety of industries, including health care, energy, housing, and construction.
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The projected cost of the I-5 Bridge replacement is now $13.6 billion, more than double the projection from 2022. And that figure was kept secret from legislators as they passed the transportation package during the 2025 Emergency Session. 1 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Pac/West Lobby Group is proud to welcome Gina Franzosa as our new Director of Legislative & Public Affairs.
Gina brings a unique, solutions-oriented background as a civil engineer, sustainability advocate, and elected Bend City Councilor. From infrastructure design and green building leadership to advancing renewable energy and housing policy, her experience spans the job site to the Capitol.
With more than 20 years working on complex capital projects and public policy — and a proven track record of collaboration — Gina strengthens our ability to represent clients across health care, energy, housing, construction, and more.
We’re excited to have Gina on the Pac/West team as we continue advocating for smart, thoughtful policies that improve the lives of Oregonians.
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Discontent Over the Disconnect
/by Rick MetsgerPublic employee unions are among those demanding legislators disconnect from the tax provisions of the federal legislation when it comes to assessing state income taxes on Oregonians. Doing so will help decrease the deficit now facing legislators as they try and save key programs and services from further reductions.