The implementation of the H.R.1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act – this week prompted Oregon Governor Tina Kotek to issue an urgent appeal to heads of departments to immediately introduce cost-saving strategies.

The Bill Will Have a Devastating Effect on the State’s Health and Nutrition Programs

Kotek warns that the passage of H.R.1 will have devastating effects on the Oregon Health Plan and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

The governor says in a letter that immediate action is required, ‘following months of chaos and uncertainty driven by the Trump Administration’s economic policies and the passage of H.R. 1.’

Oregon will have to overcome a collective $372.7 million General Fund shortfall, or 1% of the current Legislatively Adopted Budget (LAB).

The governor says cut

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