Oregon D.O.G.E.
Oregon D.O.G.E. 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.
From the state budget crisis to agencies creating rules without oversight, Oregon D.O.G.E. 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.
Oregon D.O.G.E.
Oregon’s $140 Billion Budget: Where Your Money Really Goes
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.
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