In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham, Mike McLane, and David Brock Smith break down Oregon’s staggering $140 billion budget. With Health and Human Services taking up 45% of state spending, and new fees and taxes expanding under agency rulemaking, the episode asks: Is this sustainable?They also rank Oregon’s performance in education, affordability, and federal dependency, and spotlight how taxpayer money is often diverted to questionable programs with little oversight.This is a must-listen for Oregonians who want transparency, efficiency, and accountability in their state government.🎧 Stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or at <a href='https://theoregondoge.com/'>theoregondoge.com</a>

ODOT’s Budget Crisis: Roads Are Failing, But the Spending Keeps Growing

Oregon Discussion is a no-nonsense podcast that pulls back the curtain on Oregon’s government, policies, and spending. With a rotating cast of legislators and policy experts, this podcast exposes wasteful spending, bureaucratic overreach, and hidden inefficiencies that impact Oregonians every day.&nbsp;From the state budget crisis to agencies creating rules without oversight, Oregon Discussion&nbsp;takes a deep dive into the policies shaping Oregon’s future. Whether it’s out-of-control taxes, reckless regulations, or the growing power of unelected bureaucrats, we ask the tough questions and hold government accountable.