Oregon Shifts Transport Funds, Trump Shakes Up Cabinet
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Oregon lawmakers face a budget crisis at the Department of Transportation, potentially shifting funds from programs like Safe Routes to School and bike paths to cover highway maintenance. Meanwhile, a referendum on last years transportation funding package leaves current operations in limbo. The Senate is set to vote on a bill today, with the short legislative session ending by Sunday night.
Locally, Portlands Lloyd Center redevelopment plan for mixed-use housing has sparked mixed reactions, with community members worried about losing their space on valuable real estate.
Nationally, President Trump announced a cabinet shake-up, removing Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary and tapping Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin to replace her. Gas prices have surged, jumping ten point eight percent in just four days, while pardoned January sixth rioters face new charges and a drop in acetaminophen use among pregnant women due to unproven health claims.
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