State Lawmakers in Salem for Short Session, ODOT Funding Top Priority

Spencer Sacks

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State lawmakers from across Oregon arrived in Salem on Monday for Day 1 of the 2026 Legislative short session.

Over the next 35 days, Republicans and Democrats will work to address key issues affecting the state — including funding the Oregon Department of Transportation, addressing the looming budget crisis, affordable housing, and wildfire funding for the tri-counties.

KTVZ’s Spencer Sacks is in Salem speaking with state lawmakers.

He’ll have a LIVE report on KTVZ News at 4:00 pm on FOX and KTVZ News at 5 pm on NBC.

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