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County lobbyist warns of big choices in short session: transportation, taxes and public‑health funding
Summary
Deschutes County's legislative update flagged an uncertain short session dominated by transportation debates, possible tax 'disconnect' decisions, housing streamlining initiatives (LC 94) and large public‑health cost pressures that could affect local services.
Doug Riggs, the county's legislative partner, joined remotely to brief commissioners on the short legislative session and issues of direct interest to Deschutes County. He said transportation is the session's dominant topic after a citizen ballot effort put a transportation measure on the horizon; the governor has asked the legislature…
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