Oregon state Capitol construction project quietly edges $90 million over budget
Oregon lawmakers this year quietly approved a $90 million cost overrun for a Capitol renovation project, ratcheting up spending by nearly 25% without public notice.
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Oregon lawmakers this year quietly approved a $90 million cost overrun for a Capitol renovation project, ratcheting up spending by nearly 25% without public notice.
Oregon's top two lawmakers say there was no duty to explain the cost overruns in public hearings.
Many of us agree there is a major urban/rural divide in the state of Oregon (and many other states). The fact in Oregon is that 71% of all legislators live
Many of us agree there is a major urban-rural divide in Oregon (and many other states)! The fact in Oregon is that 71% of all legislators live within 60 miles
Gov. Tina Kotek will allow a bill allowing self-serve gasoline across Oregon to become law, ending a 72-year ban on most drivers pumping their own gas.