Oregon D.O.G.E.
Oregon D.O.G.E. is a no-nonsense podcast that pulls back the curtain on Oregon’s government, policies, and spending. From the state budget crisis to agencies creating rules without oversight, Oregon D.O.G.E. takes a deep dive into the policies shaping Oregon’s future.
Episodes
- Is OHA Out of Control? Budget Surges, Mismanagement & Healthcare Consequences
This episode breaks down the Oregon Health Authority’s exploding budget, stalled care access, and regulatory overreach—from misused mental health funds to a $1B taxpayer-funded program for undocumented care. Can Oregon afford this trajectory? ...
Listen - Is BOLI Doing Its Job? Budget Hikes, Backlogs & Bureaucracy in Oregon
A deep dive into Oregon’s labor agency, BOLI—its ballooning budget, mounting backlog, and the growing disconnect between government expansion and on-the-ground results. Plus, housing costs, wage laws, and whether Oregon’s priorities are aligned with its ...
Listen - ODOT's Budget Crisis: Roads Are Failing, But the Spending Keeps Growing
Oregon lawmakers dig into ODOT’s broken budget and transportation failures. From ADA ramp overspending to missing snowplow funds, this episode is a wake-up call for anyone wondering why the roads aren’t getting fixed. ...
Listen - Oregon's Charity Care Law: Is It Actually Working?
In this episode, Oregon lawmakers sit down with the founder of Dollar For to ask whether Oregon’s charity care laws are working. Learn how new legislation is helping reduce medical debt, how hospitals are reacting, ...
Listen - Oregon's $140 Billion Budget: Where Your Money Really Goes
In this episode, Oregon D.O.G.E. hosts explore Oregon’s $140 billion budget—what it funds, how fast it’s growing, and whether it matches the priorities of everyday Oregonians. From runaway spending in health agencies to rising fees ...
Listen - Oregon's Tax Avalanche: Hidden Fees, Income Tax & Why the Kicker Matters
This episode of Oregon D.O.G.E. breaks down Oregon’s overwhelming tax system—from income and estate taxes to hidden fees like paddleboard permits and the corporate activity tax. Senators Daniel Bonham and Mike McLane join Representative Greg ...
Listen - The Hidden Power of Oregon's Administrative State
In this episode, the discussion shifts to Oregon’s administrative state—the unelected agencies that create 40,000+ rules, outnumbering state laws and imposing costly regulations on businesses and residents. The hosts expose how agencies often ignore legislative ...
Listen - Oregon's Budget Reckoning
In the debut episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senator Mike McLane, Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham, and House Republican Leader Christine Drazan break down Oregon’s budget crisis. They discuss the $36 trillion national debt, Oregon’s heavy ...
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