Oregon is currently facing a projected budget deficit of $373 million. With the passage of H.R. 1 – the “One Big Beautiful Bill” – Oregon is expected to see a decline in revenue in 2026, largely due to reduced federal payments for SNAP and Medicaid. Additional costs are also anticipated to meet new requirements for…
The Oregon Investment Council (OIC) has faced recent scrutiny for prioritizing its investment strategy for the Oregon’s Public Employees Retirement System Fund (OPERSF) on private equity. According to an article from the Oregon Journalism Project, OIC’s consultants recommended investing 20% in private equity and 27.5% in public equity in 2024. Instead, 26.5% was invested in…
In the wake of the regular 2025 legislative session ending without passage of a transportation-funding plan, the Oregon Legislature held a special session to address a budget shortfall at the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The department had projected a $300 million deficit for the upcoming biennium, prompting warnings of layoffs and service reductions. To…