Gov. Kotek scraps plan to expand role of First Spouse after ongoing criticism

SALEM, Ore. (KOIN) -- With a variety of issues swirling, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek revealed she will be pulling the plug on plans to allow her wife to take on the role of First Spouse.

“I am sorry for the way this conversation between my office and you has started,” Kotek said during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. Her apology follows claims that she didn't correctly handle efforts to expand the role for her wife, Aimee Kotek Wilson.

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