• Oregon’s Budget Reckoning: Debt, Spending & What’s Next

  • Mar 18 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
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Oregon’s Budget Reckoning: Debt, Spending & What’s Next

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  • In the debut episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., host Senator Mike McLane sits down with Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham and House Republican Leader Christine Drazan to break down Oregon’s budget crisis. With a $36 trillion national debt and Oregon’s heavy reliance on federal funding, what happens when that money starts to dry up?

    This episode covers wasteful spending, increasing taxes, and the growing financial challenges facing the state. The conversation highlights how government inefficiency is leading Oregon toward a budget reckoning—and what can be done to fix it.

    📢 Topics Covered:

    • Oregon’s expanding budget and reliance on federal dollars
    • The national debt crisis and its impact on state funding
    • Examples of wasteful spending, like the $1 million Bias Hotline
    • How excessive spending could lead to higher taxes for Oregonians
    • The need for government efficiency and fiscal responsibility

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    Visit www.OregonDOGE.com for more information.
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