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Oregon lawmakers share $38 billion budget framework amid federal uncertainty
Proposed federal cuts could blow a multi-billion-dollar hole in the state’s budget.

Oregon budget writers plan to spend hundreds of millions more on health, social services
New spending on Medicaid is part of a routine “budget rebalance” which the Legislature does before the end of each budget cycle

Oregon Gov. Kotek, lawmakers say state needs to keep focus on housing, education, mental health
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek doubled down Monday on her requests for more funding and more attention for housing, homelessness, behavioral health and education ahead of a legislative session likely to be dominated by transportation debates.

Oregon Gov. Kotek’s $39.3 billion proposed budget has more for housing, homelessness, schools
Lawmakers will use Kotek’s budget as a starting point for crafting the next two-year budget.