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flag Oregon’s Senate passed a bill to raise lodging taxes to fund wildlife conservation, generating $38 million annually for at-risk species.

flag The Oregon Senate has passed HB 4134, a bill to raise the state’s transient lodging tax to generate $38 million annually for wildlife conservation, now awaiting Governor Tina Kotek’s signature. flag The law, backed by over 85 nonprofits and 125 businesses, will fund efforts to protect 321 at-risk species, including the northern red-legged frog and western pond turtle, through habitat restoration, wildlife crossings, poaching enforcement, and support for ranchers. flag The measure, which reflects bipartisan support, aims to strengthen Oregon’s conservation efforts and tourism economy by having out-of-state visitors help fund environmental protection.

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