PoliticsBentz defends Republican tax and spending bill, despite costs and cuts impacting his districtBy Alex Baumhardt (Oregon Capital Chronicle)June 12, 2025 5 p.m.Bentz voted to pass the bill despite past vows not to add to the national deficit, and representing many Oregonians who could lose access to Medicaid.📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up