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Oregon Braces for $15 Billion Loss as Federal Tax Bill Slashes Health Care and Food Assistance
The implementation of the H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act – this week prompted Oregon Governor Tina Kotek to issue an urgent appeal to heads of departments to immediately introduce cost-saving strategies.
The Bill Will Have a…
Aging Oregonians and Falling Birthrates Leave Immigration as the State’s Lifeline
As the Trump administration makes it increasingly difficult for immigrants to enter the U.S., Oregon remains heavily dependent on that influx to swell its dwindling population.
Oregon’s Population is Older Than Most other States…
Oregon Races to Reinforce Buildings as Scientists Warn of the ‘Big One’
Preparations are underway to reinforce building structures larger than 50,000 square feet in Oregon to cope with a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake, often referred to as the ‘Big One.’
The Last Earthquake Generated a Tsunami…
Oregon Joins California and Washington to Push Vaccine Policies Based on Science Over Ideology
Oregon has joined a three-state coalition in a retaliatory move following the appointment of several new key members to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Pledging to promote vaccine and immunization programs…
Oregon Roads And Jobs At Risk As Transportation Funding Vote Faces Another Delay
Faced with the very real threat of failed support for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) funding plan, Democrat lawmakers yesterday (Tuesday) delayed the voting process for a fortnight.
Democrat Senator Chris Gorsek’s…
Tomorrow’s Oregon Senate Vote Could Redefine Transportation Funding for the Next Decade
Oregon senators are expected to pass the Department of Transportation (ODOT) funding bill sometime tomorrow (Wednesday), following a thorny journey with hours of verbal jousting by Democrat and Republican lawmakers.
After failing to pass…
Oregon Republicans Reject Kotek’s Gas Tax Hike and Push No-Tax Plan to Fix Failing Roads
Somewhat surprisingly, Oregon Republican lawmakers are not supporting funding proposals tabled by Governor Tina Kotek in her attempt to salvage the state’s cash-strapped Department of Transportation and ensure the continued maintenance of a…
New Oregon Forecast Warns of Nearly $900 Million Revenue Drop as Trump Tax Law Hits State Finances
August forecasts from the Department of Administrative Services, presented Wednesday to the state’s legislative committee on finance and revenue, show a sharp decline in Oregon’s General Fund outlook for the 2025-27 budget.
The balance,…
Oregon Trucking Association Backs Governor Kotek’s $6 Billion Transportation Rescue Plan
The Oregon Trucking Association has come out in full support of Governor Tina Kotek’s funding proposals to salvage the state’s cash-strapped Department of Transportation (ODOT).
At a public hearing on Monday, the Trucking Association…
Oregon Roads at Risk as Lawmakers Reconvene Friday to Decide Fate of Transportation Department
Friday is D-Day for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) when lawmakers reconvene for a special session called by the State Governor after they failed to reach consensus on a funding package for the cash-strapped agency.
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