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Oregon House Republicans confirm they made $50 million goof when dismissing need for transportation tax hike


Published on 2025-05-07 13:21:39 - Oregonian
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  • The caucus acknowledged the error after The Oregonian/OregonLive pointed out the likely mistake.

In a recent development reported by OregonLive, Oregon House Republicans have acknowledged a significant error in their financial calculations regarding the state's transportation funding. Initially, they dismissed the need for a proposed transportation tax hike, asserting that the state had a surplus of $50 million. However, it was later revealed that this figure was a mistake, and the state actually faces a shortfall. This miscalculation has led to renewed discussions on the necessity of the tax increase to fund critical transportation projects and maintain infrastructure. The error has sparked criticism and calls for more accurate fiscal analysis in future legislative debates.

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[ https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/05/oregon-house-republicans-confirm-they-made-50-million-goof-when-dismissing-need-for-transportation-tax-hike.html ]