Oregon D.O.G.E.

The True Cost of Oregon’s Immigration Policies

Oregon D.O.G.E. Season 1

Senators Mike McLane and Daniel Bonham join Rep. Werner Reschke and analyst Alex Lopez for a candid look at Oregon's rising expenditures on undocumented immigrants. With Healthier Oregon and housing grants taking a major chunk of the budget, they ask: Are the state’s priorities out of balance?

From ICE controversy to legislative process breakdowns, this episode challenges listeners to rethink how Oregon allocates taxpayer dollars—and whether it’s time to demand a different approach.