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Budget Disparity: $1.2B for Healthier Oregon vs. $717M for Police

10/17/2025

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House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer highlighted a budget disparity between Healthier Oregon and the Oregon State Police.
Oregon allocates about $1.2 billion to Healthier Oregon and about $717 million to the State Police.
Elmer called for accountability over this spending.
About 105,000 people are enrolled in Healthier Oregon, which covers comprehensive health services, funded by $900 million state funds and $300 million federal funds.

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Story summary

House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer highlighted a budget disparity between Healthier Oregon and the Oregon State Police.
Oregon allocates about $1.2 billion to Healthier Oregon and about $717 million to the State Police.
Elmer called for accountability over this spending.
About 105,000 people are enrolled in Healthier Oregon, which covers comprehensive health services, funded by $900 million state funds and $300 million federal funds.