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With state funding lacking, Southern Oregon University warns of layoffs and shrinking future
The public college’s Board of Trustees adopted a new budget on Friday. It includes a sobering $5 million budget deficit the university has to address within a year.
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson on budget, protests and National Guard
Wilson joined OPB's "Think Out Loud" to discuss his plans for executing this final budget, the Portland police's role in protests and the possibility of National Guard troops in the city.

Oregon lawmakers poised to pass $3.9B higher education budget. Advocates say public colleges will be short-changed
“The budget that’s being proposed and likely to be adopted will effectively be a reduction in resources available to [institutions],” said Kevin Neely, interim executive director of the Oregon Council of Presidents.

Think Out Loud
House Minority Leader Christine Drazan says state budget is too costly, Republicans must be heard before 2025 session ends
Oregon lawmakers have until June 29 to finish legislative business and adjourn the 2025 regular session. Rep. Christine Drazan (R-Canby) spoke with "Think Out Loud" host Dave Miller about what she sees as the biggest challenges in the last two weeks of the session.

Oregon Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama says Democrats prioritize Oregonians’ needs with budget, transportation bill
“Think Out Loud” guest host Geoff Norcross spoke with Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama, D-Portland, to get his thoughts on progress toward sine die.

Oregon schools get some relief from rising retirement costs amid tough budget season
The change translates into $168 million in savings for districts across the state — money schools can now use for other needs.

Politics
Here’s how Portland councilors want to tweak Mayor Wilson’s budget
This Wednesday, the new 12-person Portland City Council will face the most consequential task of their first few months in office: approving the city’s annual budget.

Politics Now
‘OPB Politics Now’: Unpacking Portland Mayor Keith Wilson’s first budget
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson's first budget includes cuts, new programs and political tradeoffs.

Oregon school districts grapple with budget woes as federal funding hangs in the balance
Declining birth rates and rising inflation, along with state and federal funding uncertainties, remain ongoing barriers as Oregon school districts balance their budgets for next year.

Environment
Columbia River Gorge Commission officials hope Washington legislature restores funding before session ends
All Washington state agencies are trimming their budgets. Last month, the Gorge Commission’s was cut completely.