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Tina Kotek
Governor , D
EFTC Status in Oregon
Governor Tina Kotek (D) announced on June 12, 2026 that Oregon will not participate in the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit. After reviewing the U.S. Treasury's preview of the program regulations, Kotek said the guidance indicates states like Oregon would not have the flexibility they need to participate in alignment with their values. Oregon joins other Democratic-led states in rejecting the program, after Minnesota declined and Wisconsin's governor vetoed its bill.
Governor has declined to participate
Oregon's governor has declined to participate in the Education Freedom Tax Credit at this time. This decision can change with new leadership or sustained advocacy, so your voice still matters.
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On June 12, 2026, Governor Tina Kotek said Oregon would not participate in the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit after reviewing the U.S. Treasury's preview of program regulations, saying it indicates states like Oregon would not have the flexibility they need to participate in alignment with their values. Kotek is the third Democratic governor to decline, after Tim Walz of Minnesota and Tony Evers of Wisconsin.
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