The Governor of Oregon yesterday announced a funding proposal to save hundreds of Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) jobs in jeopardy, following the federal government’s cutback on financing that is crippling maintenance and project programs.

Tina Kotek has called a special session of the legislature on August 29 to address the crisis situation in which ODOT finds itself because lawmakers failed to reach consensus on a funding package during their last session.

A Funding Package Could Save Hundreds of Jobs

Apart from hundreds of people losing their jobs, the budget shortfall at ODOT has also led to the closure of maintenance facilities and a reduction in transit services.

ODOT has already announced that the first round of layoffs will begin in mid-September, followed by a secon

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