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Oregon faces a $63M budget gap, with debates on cuts, reserves, and tax changes amid funding shortfalls in transportation, healthcare, and immigration protections.
Oregon lawmakers opened the 2026 legislative session facing a $63 million budget shortfall from federal tax and spending cuts, prompting debate over spending cuts, reserve use, and potential changes to the state’s tax code.
Key priorities include addressing a $240 million gap in transportation funding, advancing an immigration justice package with protections for immigrant data and school notifications during ICE activity, and responding to federal enforcement actions.
Lawmakers also confront a $749 million healthcare funding gap, while considering measures to expand housing, streamline mental health licensing, and restrict license plate reader use.
A revised revenue forecast is expected to shape decisions in the 35-day session.
Oregon enfrenta una brecha presupuestaria de $ 63M, con debates sobre recortes, reservas y cambios de impuestos en medio de la escasez de fondos en transporte, atención médica y protección de inmigración.