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Oregon Faces $15 Billion Cuts Amid Trump’s Controversial Bill

8/12/2025

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Oregon is bracing for a staggering $15 billion in funding cuts linked to President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," jeopardizing essential programs like Medicaid and SNAP. Governor Tina Kotek revealed these alarming projections, warning of dire consequences for vulnerable communities. As criticism mounts over the bill's favoritism towards the wealthy, Kotek vows to collaborate with lawmakers to soften the blow.

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Oregon is bracing for a staggering $15 billion in funding cuts linked to President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," jeopardizing essential programs like Medicaid and SNAP. Governor Tina Kotek revealed these alarming projections, warning of dire consequences for vulnerable communities. As criticism mounts over the bill's favoritism towards the wealthy, Kotek vows to collaborate with lawmakers to soften the blow.