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County lobbyist warns of 2026 short session budget squeeze, potential Medicaid cuts
Summary
Doug Riggs, Deschutes County lobbyist, told commissioners the 2026 Oregon short session (Feb. 2–Mar. 9) will be focused on budget adjustments amid weaker revenue forecasts and possible federal Medicaid policy changes that could cost the state roughly $1.2 billion. The county will track proposals and interim hearings in January.
Doug Riggs, the county’s legislative liaison, briefed the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on probable themes for Oregon’s 2026 short session and the fiscal pressures state leaders face.
Riggs said the short session (Feb. 2–Mar. 9, 2026) will be brief and largely budget‑focused, noting an early fall forecast that projected a roughly $358 million revenue shortfall was since moderated to about $63 million in a November update. He warned there remains significant downside risk and…
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