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Oregon Racing Commission seeks budget backfill as wagering and operating revenues fall
Summary
The Racing Commission asked the House committee for funding to restore staffing and safety programs after multiple revenue losses, saying a modest appropriation would help sustain veterinary services, testing and other safety work for horse racing.
The Oregon Racing Commission told the House Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that HB 3023 is a budget‑level measure intended to offset recent and anticipated revenue losses and restore staff and safety services for regulated racing.
Connie Wynne, executive director of the commission, told lawmakers the commission supported HB 3023 and the governor had included the request in the executive budget. Wynne listed a series of revenue declines: the loss of year‑round racing at Portland…
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