This week has brought horrific news out of Minneapolis, including another fatal shooting involving federal immigration enforcement and protest activity over the weekend.
So we’re doing what we still can: turning our attention to what’s in front of us. Oregon State Representative Rob Nosse joins the show to break down how federal tax policy ripples into Oregon’s state budget—and what that means for health care and other essential services here in Portland. We also talk about the challenges ahead in the short legislative session, and how to stay grounded and constructive in a moment that’s trying its best to knock us flat.
Rob Nosse is an Oregon State Representative focused on health care policy, budgets, and delivering practical results for communities in and around Portland.
Topics We Cover
How federal tax policy can squeeze (or stabilize) Oregon’s state budget
What budget constraints mean for health care access and affordability
The biggest pressure points heading into the short legislative session
What “realistic wins” look like when time is short and stakes are high
Finding hope without denial—and focusing on local action that counts
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