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Rural counties are some of the most reliant on federal funding and federal workers. But some still welcome Trump’s upcoming cuts to forestry and other departments.
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For local governments across Oregon, pandemic funds have dried up and revenue from property taxes have not been enough to keep up with rising costs.
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The state might have enough money to fund core priorities. Or it might be scrambling to fill holes left by federal cuts.
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The architect of Oregon’s Medicaid reform suggests instead of cutting Medicaid, the federal government should reform it, like Oregon did.
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Environmental groups and timberland owners are calling on Oregon lawmakers to support a yearslong agreement that will be slashed under current budget proposals.
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The state's latest economic and revenue forecast includes some heartening news but plenty of caution.
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Oregon is facing potential funding cuts amid the Trump administration’s efforts to dramatically downsize federal spending. More than 31% of the state’s budget comes from the federal government.
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Sen. Bruce Starr, R-Dundee, will lead a group looking into ODOT’s finances.
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This year the Redding Police Department is losing one of its teams trained in responding to mental health emergencies.
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Oregon will miss out on millions in funding from the Secure Rural Schools bill, which passed the Senate but failed to garner Republican support to pass in the House.
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Every year, school boards across Oregon — and around the country — buckle down and spend months finalizing their district budgets.
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The district recently held a series of community listening sessions to inform residents and gather feedback on how to address the problem.
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The state’s public universities and community colleges are calling for increased investment in higher education.
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s budget proposal urges more money for housing, education and mental healthOregon Gov. Tina Kotek's proposed two-year budget boost spending on three of her core issues — even if it crowds out some other priorities.