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Rural Oregon Counties Face Financial Uncertainties as Federal Funding Sources Shrink
Oregon missed over $48 million in federal funds for rural roads and schools since 2023 after Congress failed to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools Act, impacting counties with federal lands.
- Last year, Oregon lost federal funding for rural roads, schools and services after the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act expired.
- Congressional inaction left the program unfunded as Oregon U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden worked since November 2024 to reauthorize it, but House Republicans failed to advance the measure recently.
- The program was meant to offset lost property tax revenue on federal lands and Oregon counties have received $4 billion over 24 years, showing long-term reliance.
- Local officials warn counties face budgeting shortfalls and the Oregon Department of Education has until Oct. 1 to make up underpayments, including $2.5 million owed to Klamath County School District.
- Policy researchers note Mark Haggerty, senior fellow at Center for American Progress, said bipartisan western support is turning partisan, while Sen. Mike Crapo presses House action after Senate reauthorization votes.
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Oregon misses out on $48 million in rural school, community funds since act expired, report finds
Oregon has lost out on more than $48.6 million in federal money for rural roads, public services and schools since 2023 as Congress failed in the last year to renew a federal act that has sent billions to western states…
Oregon missed out on $48 million in rural school, community funds since act expired, report finds - The Portland Tribune
Congress has failed for more than a year to reauthorize the 20-year-old Secure Rural Schools bill costing western states millions, Center for American Progress finds Oregon has lost out on more than $48.6 million in federal money for rural roads, public services and schools since 2023 as Congress failed in the last year to renew […]
Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon missed out on $48 million in rural school, community funds since act expired, report finds
Chiloquin Elementary School is part of the Klamath County School District in southern Oregon which relies on federal funding from the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. (Photo by Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle)Oregon has lost out on more than $48.6 million in federal money for rural roads, public services and schools since 2023 as Congress failed in the last year to renew a federal act that has sent billions to w…
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