Budget

Eugene 4J School District leaders released the last phase of budget reductions this week. The new round of proposed cuts could eliminate 110 classroom teachers and support staff. District leaders say they need to reduce the budget by about $30 million total.

Springfield leaders will discuss a new payroll tax in the new year, though the city can’t collect it until 2027 at the earliest.

Oregon’s two oldest private universities say their plan to consolidate will benefit students, the state’s workforce and help future-proof the institutions.

The University of Oregon shared mixed financial news during Board of Trustees meetings this week.

College leaders say the plan would help address deficits and help to build reserves for the future.

Springfield City Council will soon vote on a pay increase for its city manager, Nancy Newton.

Eugene 4J School District will start its budget process significantly earlier than normal as it faces a projected $30 million shortfall.

Oregonians in rural areas with weaker job markets will no longer be exempt from SNAP’s work requirement.

The future of UO’s competitive debate teams is uncertain after university leadership moved to cut some of the program’s funding and change its structure.

The University of Oregon Board of Trustees approved a $1.54B budget for FY2026 amid union pushback, job cuts, and labor violation findings. Key changes affect workers, students, and academic programs.

The governor called on agencies to halt most travel and leave positions open longer.

Faculty at the University of Oregon are raising concerns about an impending set of layoffs.