Oregon Lawmakers Fill $297M DOT Budget Hole
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Oregon Lawmakers Fill $297M Transportation Budget Hole, Avoiding Layoffs and Service Cuts for Now
The Oregon legislature has closed a $297 million budget gap at the Department of Transportation, preventing mass layoffs and service reductions. They achieved this by passing two bills: one with $80 million in spending cuts and another redistributing $218 million from programs like Safe Routes to School.
Despite filling over 130 vacant positions, the agency remains down 15% of its workforce due to recent turnover and uncertainty. Officials plan to prioritize public safety and customer service roles in their strategic rebuilding efforts, but it will take time to restore full capacity.
No long-term funding solution has been established yet, as the governors proposed tax and fee increases faced opposition and will be on the May primary ballot. Republicans are challenging the ballot placement and negotiations for a lasting plan continue into the 2027 session.
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