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Oregon budget writers offer up a spending framework — and a lot of uncertainty
The state might have enough money to fund core priorities. Or it might be scrambling to fill holes left by federal cuts.
Politics
Federal workers blast Trump cuts in town hall with Oregon Democrats
Dozens of current and former federal employees packed into a federal building to condemn the Trump administration's efforts to diminish federal spending.

Ousted NOAA workers join US Sen. Murray to denounce cuts as the agency braces for more firings
Like many federal agencies, employees at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were laid off in recent weeks. Former staff members are speaking out before there are more cuts.
Politics
Head of Oregon Youth Authority fired amid rising complaints of ignored abuse
The head of the Oregon Youth Authority was fired Wednesday.

DOGE
Elon Musk comes to Capitol Hill to meet with Republicans who discuss turning DOGE cuts into law
Elon Musk has visited Capitol Hill for private meetings with Republicans about his Department of Government Efficiency's budget slashing

Oregon’s Congressional delegation to bring fired federal workers, farmers to Trump speech
President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress will include a number of invited guests.

Science & Environment
Many USDA researchers working in the Northwest are fired, worked on everything from hops to potatoes
Francisco Gonzalez, a 36-year-old research horticulturist, lost his job at the U.S. Department of Agriculture just before completing his three-year probationary period. This is part of a broader trend under the Trump administration where many federal workers were dismissed.

Politics
Oregon agencies begin to grapple with Trump’s federal funding freeze
Agencies across Oregon are evaluating what the Trump administration’s decision to freeze federal grants means for local projects and programs. Many uncertainties remain.

Government oversight
Trump says he may take control of the US Postal Service. Here's what to know
President Donald Trump on Friday said he may put the U.S. Postal Service under the control of the Commerce Department in what would be an executive branch takeover of the agency, which has operated as an independent entity since 1970.

Federal workforce
Oregon senators call for federal firefighters to be exempt from hiring freeze
The Trump administration’s hiring freeze and funding cuts could have devastating impacts on firefighting efforts in the Pacific Northwest, federal lawmakers warn.