Budget

Proponents say Prop. 2 would allow the state to shore up its reserves for an economic downturn. Critics say it would only allow state leaders to spend more in the future.

The proposed increases included doubling license fees for psilocybin-related businesses as a novel Oregon program faces a projected shortfall of millions of dollars.

Oregon has one of the largest gaps in the country between its highway and bridge maintenance needs and what it spends on addressing them, according to a national study.

The California Legislature’s secretive earmark process allows lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom to dole out money for projects with little public scrutiny or notice, raising transparency and equity concerns even among some lawmakers.

The Emergency Board unanimously released the second half of a $15 million state funding package as lawmakers questioned whether other struggling Oregon universities could seek similar help.

The Oregon Legislature is meeting in periodic “legislative days” hearings that will tackle some major emerging issues.

A reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service and threats to federal funding could affect ongoing research in the Pacific Northwest.

Klamath County Fire District 3 can't afford to keep its ambulance service running in a district that makes up about a quarter of the county geographically.

Economists also say the state may be in for more revenue as lawmakers craft a budget next year.

As the Oregon Department of Transportation faces potential staff cuts, some raise concerns about the state’s ability to respond to severe weather and a growing backlog of maintenance projects

The higher education budget struggles come as institutions are beset by declining enrollment, shifting federal funding priorities, increasing personnel costs and more.

The group tasked with developing recommendations on how to maintain Oregon’s transportation system wants to hear from Oregonians about what they think the state’s transportation priorities should be in a new survey.