Budget

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.

Rep. Val Hoyle said Oregon will likely be hit harder than other states due to its high usage of programs.

Springfield City Council unanimously voted to send an expanded fire levy to the ballot Monday in hopes of recovering the true cost of providing fire service.

The University of Oregon laid off dozens of employees last week, and workers say they’re bracing for more cuts to come.

Eugene City Council approves its next two year budget Monday, staving off large cuts to library and animal services by raising stormwater fees. Reductions to some other services are still planned.

Springfield City Council has approved next year’s budget. The new spending plan includes nearly $1.4 million in cuts.

The University of Oregon is facing between $25 million and $30 million in budget cuts amidst rising costs and federal uncertainty.

Amidst a challenging budget year, Springfield City Council is considering whether to ask voters to approve a higher fire levy.