Legislators need to control state spending

Economic growth or higher taxes won’t fix the state’s long-term budget deficits unless lawmakers first get major overhead costs under control and demand accountability.

It’s important that we continue to have a serious conversation about controlling runaway state spending.

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Oregon Must Learn To Live Within Its Means.

Our legislators must learn to live within their budget — just like we do. The state’s current shortfall stems from rapidly rising government spending, not a lack of revenue.

Once our lawmakers bring government costs under control, we can invest our tax dollars on things that matter most. Growing the economy? Check. Better results for our children? Check.

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Oregon's Spiraling Fiscal Crisis

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