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Oregon Legislature Tackles Budget Gaps, Economic Growth, and Immigration Justice in 2026 Session

Oregon Legislature Tackles Budget Gaps, Economic Growth, and Immigration Justice in 2026 Session

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 Oregon's 2026 legislative session kicked off this week in Salem, tackling a packed five-week agenda amid budget shortfalls and economic pressures. According to OPB, lawmakers face a $297 million gap in the Oregon Department of Transportation budget, prompting proposals to cut vacant positions and agency programs to avoid layoffs, while Governor Tina Kotek pushes House Bill 4084 for fast-track permits on large projects and $40 million for industrial land prep to boost jobs. Democrats are also advancing an immigration justice package in response to ICE raids, including bills to sue federal agents for rights violations and protect immigrant data privacy, as House Speaker Julie Fahey noted the chaos from federal actions creating fear for thousands.

Economic development takes center stage, with Senator Janeen Sollman's JOBS Act aiming to expand R&D tax credits and open 1,700 acres in Hillsboro for advanced manufacturing, backed by businesses and local groups per Oregon Business and Industry. Federal funding flows in too: Senators Merkley and Wyden secured over $7 million for Central Oregon projects like canal piping for water efficiency and floating solar at Ochoco Irrigation District, while Portland gains $6.7 million for affordable housing at Ellington and Clara Vista sites, plus safety upgrades on Chavez Boulevard, as Mayor Keith Wilson highlighted.

Infrastructure advances statewide, from Southern Oregon's 2026 projects like Medford airport expansion, Rogue X sports hub, and rural fiber broadband to Shady Cove, to federal cash for Milwaukie’s Kellogg Creek bridge replacement. No major weather events reported recently.

Looking Ahead: Watch for debates on kicker rebate reforms, campaign finance tweaks, and BOLI payroll tax hikes by mid-March, alongside Moda Center renovations to keep the Trail Blazers in Portland.

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