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Parents oppose cuts to services for disabled children in Central Oregon
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Parents oppose cuts to services for disabled children in Central Oregon
A group of parents, caregivers and teachers of special needs children asked the board to reconsider budget cuts Tuesday night that would decrease services their children rely on while attending Centra...
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July 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Parents oppose cuts to services for disabled children in Central Oregon
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In Bend visit, Kotek says Medicaid cuts would hurt Oregon’s economy
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In Bend visit, Kotek says Medicaid cuts would hurt Oregon’s economy - The Bulletin
Rural Oregon medical professionals told Gov. Tina Kotek on Wednesday that cuts to food and Medicaid programs would hurt more than just those that use the service. Hospitals might have to cut programs ...
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July 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM
In Bend visit, Kotek says Medicaid cuts would hurt Oregon’s economy
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It's ok, nothing happens at night.
Mild corrective to the headline: "Republicans cut..." Trump barely knows what day it is.
Mild corrective to the headline: "Republicans cut..." Trump barely knows what day it is.
Trump cuts to halt overnight weather forecasts for Central Oregon - The Bulletin
The National Weather Service Office in Pendleton is set to no longer staff meteorologists overnight because of recent cuts made by the Trump administration, potentially resulting in fewer emergency we...
bendbulletin.com
May 21, 2025 at 3:26 AM
It's ok, nothing happens at night.
Mild corrective to the headline: "Republicans cut..." Trump barely knows what day it is.
Mild corrective to the headline: "Republicans cut..." Trump barely knows what day it is.
We’re rural Oregon doctors. Medicaid cuts will disproportionately hurt rural Oregonians
Opinion: We’re rural Oregon doctors. Medicaid cuts will disproportionately hurt rural Oregonians - The Bulletin
Any reduction in federal support for critical health care access, benefits or the health care workforce in Oregon, especially in our rural communities, is unacceptable The U.S. House Committee on Ener...
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May 16, 2025 at 4:25 AM
We’re rural Oregon doctors. Medicaid cuts will disproportionately hurt rural Oregonians
Intentionally and knowingly taking away weather coverage just in time for fire season #inBend
May 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Intentionally and knowingly taking away weather coverage just in time for fire season #inBend
"Oregon’s Department of Emergency Management says the Trump administration’s decision to abruptly cancel a hazard mitigation grant program will “significantly impact communities” across the state.
"OEM said this loss will seriously impede Oregon’s ability to prepare for disasters."
"OEM said this loss will seriously impede Oregon’s ability to prepare for disasters."
Loss of a federal grant program will limit Oregon’s disaster readiness, emergency management officials say
Oregon’s Department of Emergency Management says the Trump administration’s decision to abruptly cancel a hazard mitigation grant program will “significantly impact communities” across the state.
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April 29, 2025 at 3:40 AM
"Oregon’s Department of Emergency Management says the Trump administration’s decision to abruptly cancel a hazard mitigation grant program will “significantly impact communities” across the state.
"OEM said this loss will seriously impede Oregon’s ability to prepare for disasters."
"OEM said this loss will seriously impede Oregon’s ability to prepare for disasters."
Federal spending cuts could idle Central Oregon trail maintenance
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"An inquiry to the U.S. Forest Service from the Bulletin related to the disappearance of funding for trail maintenance went unanswered."
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"An inquiry to the U.S. Forest Service from the Bulletin related to the disappearance of funding for trail maintenance went unanswered."
Federal spending cuts could idle Central Oregon trail maintenance
Each summer the Deschutes Trails Coalition dispatches a small crew into the forest around Bend to improve trail conditions for myriad hikers.
bendbulletin.com
April 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Federal spending cuts could idle Central Oregon trail maintenance
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"An inquiry to the U.S. Forest Service from the Bulletin related to the disappearance of funding for trail maintenance went unanswered."
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"An inquiry to the U.S. Forest Service from the Bulletin related to the disappearance of funding for trail maintenance went unanswered."
‘It’s very disheartening’: NeighborImpact feeling the impacts of federal cuts
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"For Central Oregon's NeighborImpact, this means a 17% reduction in its food supply, amounting to more than half a million pounds of food, with the largest cuts in milk, cheese and meat."
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"For Central Oregon's NeighborImpact, this means a 17% reduction in its food supply, amounting to more than half a million pounds of food, with the largest cuts in milk, cheese and meat."
'It's very disheartening': NeighborImpact feeling the impacts of federal cuts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- President Trump's commitment to dramatically cut spending has had significant effects here at home, including on local food banks that rely heavily on federal funding. The U.S. De...
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April 25, 2025 at 4:58 AM
‘It’s very disheartening’: NeighborImpact feeling the impacts of federal cuts
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"For Central Oregon's NeighborImpact, this means a 17% reduction in its food supply, amounting to more than half a million pounds of food, with the largest cuts in milk, cheese and meat."
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"For Central Oregon's NeighborImpact, this means a 17% reduction in its food supply, amounting to more than half a million pounds of food, with the largest cuts in milk, cheese and meat."
Loss of federal funding could devastate rural schools and counties
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“We’re going to let a bus get a little bit older. We’re going to patch roofs instead of redoing them,” he said. “But that type of planning doesn’t last forever.”
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“We’re going to let a bus get a little bit older. We’re going to patch roofs instead of redoing them,” he said. “But that type of planning doesn’t last forever.”
Loss of federal funding could devastate rural schools and counties
The federal program provides financial support for rural county services, like schools and roads. But this year, the legislation still hasn’t passed Congress. That could devastate rural school distric...
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April 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Loss of federal funding could devastate rural schools and counties
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“We’re going to let a bus get a little bit older. We’re going to patch roofs instead of redoing them,” he said. “But that type of planning doesn’t last forever.”
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“We’re going to let a bus get a little bit older. We’re going to patch roofs instead of redoing them,” he said. “But that type of planning doesn’t last forever.”
Oregon Rep. Cliff Bentz defends cutting federal spending, discusses Medicaid cuts
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"if Oregonians are kicked off the plan, it’s because they don’t deserve to be on it."
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"if Oregonians are kicked off the plan, it’s because they don’t deserve to be on it."
Oregon Rep. Cliff Bentz defends cutting federal spending, discusses Medicaid cuts
U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Oregon, said Wednesday that the nation’s spending on Medicaid programs is unsustainable, and he urged patience as Republicans in Congress formulate their plan to dramatically ...
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April 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Oregon Rep. Cliff Bentz defends cutting federal spending, discusses Medicaid cuts
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"if Oregonians are kicked off the plan, it’s because they don’t deserve to be on it."
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"if Oregonians are kicked off the plan, it’s because they don’t deserve to be on it."
Storms tore up Pacific Crest Trail. Federal cuts have disrupted repairs
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"Following cuts by the Trump administration, plans to clear downed trees and rebuild storm-battered stretches in 2025 have been scrapped."
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"Following cuts by the Trump administration, plans to clear downed trees and rebuild storm-battered stretches in 2025 have been scrapped."
Storms tore up Pacific Crest Trail. Federal cuts have disrupted repairs
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail that runs through three western states is already challenging. Now the grueling journey may become even tougher this year due to federal cuts.
www.centraloregondaily.com
April 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Storms tore up Pacific Crest Trail. Federal cuts have disrupted repairs
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"Following cuts by the Trump administration, plans to clear downed trees and rebuild storm-battered stretches in 2025 have been scrapped."
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"Following cuts by the Trump administration, plans to clear downed trees and rebuild storm-battered stretches in 2025 have been scrapped."
Editorial: A cut to the Heart of Oregon
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"Then came... a change in Washington DC. A $1 million contribution it thought it was getting from the federal government is now not coming. The $1.5 million that it needed to raise is now $2.5 million."
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"Then came... a change in Washington DC. A $1 million contribution it thought it was getting from the federal government is now not coming. The $1.5 million that it needed to raise is now $2.5 million."
Editorial: A cut to the Heart of Oregon - Redmond Spokesman
The cuts at the federal level are being felt here. You may agree with the cuts. You may disagree. It’s important to know what they are. Heart of Oregon Corps lost $1 million it had been expecting. The...
redmondspokesman.com
April 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Editorial: A cut to the Heart of Oregon
redmondspokesman.com/2025/04/15/e...
"Then came... a change in Washington DC. A $1 million contribution it thought it was getting from the federal government is now not coming. The $1.5 million that it needed to raise is now $2.5 million."
redmondspokesman.com/2025/04/15/e...
"Then came... a change in Washington DC. A $1 million contribution it thought it was getting from the federal government is now not coming. The $1.5 million that it needed to raise is now $2.5 million."
"Oregon State Librarian Wendy Cornelisen said the Trump plan would cripple library services across the state."
Oregon sues over threats to library, museum services | Rogue Valley Times
Oregon is one of 20 states suing the Trump administration, hoping to stop a plan that threatens services at libraries and museums across the state. On March 31, President Donald Trump signed an execut...
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April 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
"Oregon State Librarian Wendy Cornelisen said the Trump plan would cripple library services across the state."
"The letter comes in the wake of an announcement last month that the Department of the Interior and the Housing and Urban Development will coordinate a joint plan to use “underutilized” federal land to build housing. Tens of thousands of acres could be developed."
Bend officials call for protections of federal lands
Hundreds of elected officials from 11 western states have signed a letter urging Congress to protect public lands and take a “balanced approach” to federal land management.
bendbulletin.com
April 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
"The letter comes in the wake of an announcement last month that the Department of the Interior and the Housing and Urban Development will coordinate a joint plan to use “underutilized” federal land to build housing. Tens of thousands of acres could be developed."
Editorial: Fear is siphoning away joy and celebration
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"The freedom of assembly guaranteed by the Constitution has been usurped by fear."
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"The freedom of assembly guaranteed by the Constitution has been usurped by fear."
Editorial: Fear is siphoning away joy and celebration - The Bulletin
The cancellation of so many events is draining some of the heart from Central Oregon. Central Oregon Community College canceled its Latinx Fiesta Celebración. The Latino Community Association canceled...
bendbulletin.com
April 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Editorial: Fear is siphoning away joy and celebration
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"The freedom of assembly guaranteed by the Constitution has been usurped by fear."
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"The freedom of assembly guaranteed by the Constitution has been usurped by fear."
Editorial: Federal government hurts disaster recovery and clean water
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"The Oregon Department of Emergency Management says $169 million that should be coming to Oregon from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is frozen."
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"The Oregon Department of Emergency Management says $169 million that should be coming to Oregon from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is frozen."
Editorial: Federal government hurts disaster recovery and clean water - The Bulletin
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management says $169 million that should be coming to Oregon from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is frozen. “When disasters happen and assessments have been...
bendbulletin.com
April 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Editorial: Federal government hurts disaster recovery and clean water
bendbulletin.com/2025/04/18/e...
"The Oregon Department of Emergency Management says $169 million that should be coming to Oregon from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is frozen."
bendbulletin.com/2025/04/18/e...
"The Oregon Department of Emergency Management says $169 million that should be coming to Oregon from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is frozen."
Commentary: DOGE and Trump quash a Klamath River basin comeback
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"I have probably in excess of $250,000 in invoices for work that is already done that I can’t pay."
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"I have probably in excess of $250,000 in invoices for work that is already done that I can’t pay."
Commentary: DOGE and Trump quash a Klamath River basin comeback - The Bulletin
The Trump administration ruined what should have been a good spring in the Klamath River basin. By abruptly laying off federal personnel and freezing payments for already authorized programs and proje...
bendbulletin.com
April 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Commentary: DOGE and Trump quash a Klamath River basin comeback
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"I have probably in excess of $250,000 in invoices for work that is already done that I can’t pay."
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"I have probably in excess of $250,000 in invoices for work that is already done that I can’t pay."
Wyden readies anti-tariff push, hears woes of local businesses
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“Not only are we paying tariffs coming in, but we’re losing our ability to sell outside the United States,” said the CEO of Bob's Red Mill.
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“Not only are we paying tariffs coming in, but we’re losing our ability to sell outside the United States,” said the CEO of Bob's Red Mill.
Wyden readies anti-tariff push, hears woes of local businesses - The Bulletin
In March, one of Sinotech’s customers paid $87,000 to bring products into the country. After recent tariff hikes, the customer will pay $311,000, said Richard Hurwitz, Sinotech’s director of sales and...
bendbulletin.com
April 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Wyden readies anti-tariff push, hears woes of local businesses
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“Not only are we paying tariffs coming in, but we’re losing our ability to sell outside the United States,” said the CEO of Bob's Red Mill.
bendbulletin.com/2025/04/23/w...
“Not only are we paying tariffs coming in, but we’re losing our ability to sell outside the United States,” said the CEO of Bob's Red Mill.
The completed version of this sheet might help show how legislators engage in the changing media landscape.
Already we see more Republicans flocking to Twitter, Dems dispersing elsewhere.
Already we see more Republicans flocking to Twitter, Dems dispersing elsewhere.
January 21, 2025 at 5:18 AM
The completed version of this sheet might help show how legislators engage in the changing media landscape.
Already we see more Republicans flocking to Twitter, Dems dispersing elsewhere.
Already we see more Republicans flocking to Twitter, Dems dispersing elsewhere.
The tracking sheet above only logs accounts openly representing the legislator. No "Pierre Delecto" here.
It counts accounts that used to be active but no longer are as "migrated", though some may have just been active during campaign season.
Many blanks remain to be filled in.
It counts accounts that used to be active but no longer are as "migrated", though some may have just been active during campaign season.
Many blanks remain to be filled in.
January 21, 2025 at 5:18 AM
The tracking sheet above only logs accounts openly representing the legislator. No "Pierre Delecto" here.
It counts accounts that used to be active but no longer are as "migrated", though some may have just been active during campaign season.
Many blanks remain to be filled in.
It counts accounts that used to be active but no longer are as "migrated", though some may have just been active during campaign season.
Many blanks remain to be filled in.