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Lobbyist briefs Deschutes County on short-session priorities: transportation, housing and health funding top list
Summary
Doug Riggs told the county the legislature may repeal the recent transportation package and negotiate replacements in the short session; health-care cost growth and revenue forecasting (capital gains) will shape decisions that affect county services.
Doug Riggs, Deschutes County’s legislative representative, gave commissioners a wide-ranging update on the 2026 short legislative session and issues that could affect county budgets and services.
On transportation, Riggs said pressure from a ballot measure and negotiations at the governor’s office make repeal and revision likely. "I fully expect that they will repeal that bill," he told the board, noting talks are…
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