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Oregon lawmakers failed to find billions for roads. Now what?
Layoffs appear certain. But a lot more could happen, too.

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Oregon Democrats move revamped road funding bill toward crucial floor votes
After tweaks that reduced its price tag, HB 2025 found at least one Republican supporter.

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Massive Oregon transportation bill moves forward – but splits Democrats
A Democratic senator’s removal from a key committee Friday inspired backlash from some in the party.

‘At Work With’ a volunteer bike bus captain who makes the ride to school joyful and safe for Portland kids
Lauren McCune is one of the many parent volunteers who power Portland's "bike buses," which are convoys of school kids pedaling to school together.

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House Republicans propose cutting services, not hiking taxes, to pay for Oregon road upkeep
A package unveiled by the party would include deep cuts to state funding on public transportation and other areas.
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Oregon tire tax proposal hits wall of opposition
Reaction to House Bill 3362 suggests lawmakers will need to overcome public skepticism this year as they look for road funding.

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Oregon roads and bridges are old and damaged. Fixing them is an expensive task for lawmakers this year
Much of Oregon's infrastructure was built decades ago. The cost of maintaining it — let alone improving it — has grown immensely.

Effort to diversify Oregon’s construction workforce shows signs of success
More women and people of color are working in construction related jobs than a decade ago. But there’s still significant work to be done.

Oregon counties say they’ll need extra $834 million annually for roads, bridges
The counties’ report comes as lawmakers try to craft a transportation funding plan

Backers of wildlife road passages eye 4 sites on Hwy 20 in Central Oregon
A group of 18 organizations say they are one step closer to building four wildlife passages or crossings over Highway 20 in Central Oregon.