Kotek warns changes could halt projects, cut services and hit rural communities first

Jul 23, 2026

Governor Kotek warned that delaying or withdrawing federal funding under the proposed review change would stop projects and cut services, disproportionately affecting small organizations and rural Oregon communities.

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Governor Kotek warned that if the proposed federal rule changes how funding decisions are reviewed, projects and services could be disrupted and residents would be left waiting. "When funding is delayed or taken away, projects stop, services get cut, and people are left waiting for help," she said, stressing immediate consequences for those who rely on state-supported programs.

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