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Juliana Yamada
/AP PhotoCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing two changes to how the state puts away money, but the Legislative Analyst’s Office says he should do more to keep the budget balanced in leaner years. -
Lawmakers in Salem have yet to tackle the biggest items — such as passing a budget and debating a major transportation package
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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. -
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. -
The state might have enough money to fund core priorities. Or it might be scrambling to fill holes left by federal cuts. -
The architect of Oregon’s Medicaid reform suggests instead of cutting Medicaid, the federal government should reform it, like Oregon did. -
Environmental groups and timberland owners are calling on Oregon lawmakers to support a yearslong agreement that will be slashed under current budget proposals. -
The state's latest economic and revenue forecast includes some heartening news but plenty of caution. -
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. -
Sen. Bruce Starr, R-Dundee, will lead a group looking into ODOT’s finances. -
This year the Redding Police Department is losing one of its teams trained in responding to mental health emergencies. -
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. -
Every year, school boards across Oregon — and around the country — buckle down and spend months finalizing their district budgets. -
The district recently held a series of community listening sessions to inform residents and gather feedback on how to address the problem.
