Budget Cuts

Trails Of Trouble On Wild Lands

Aaron Kunz — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:33:53 +0000

Some federal budget cuts can be found in places you might not be looking -- deep in the wilderness of the Pacific Northwest. As EarthFix reporter Aaron Kunz explains, for hikers and horse packers, frustration is mounting over the state of disrepair of recreational trails on public land.

Oregon's Lane County Faces Continued Dismantling Of Public Safety

Rachael McDonald — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:41:32 +0000

The Lane County Sheriff expects to have to cut more jail beds next year and the year after that. In two years, the county may have only 26 beds for local offenders and no sheriff's patrols. With the current 135 local beds, offenders are being released from the jail after serving only hours.

Kitzhaber's Budget Will Include Pension Cost-Cutting

Chris Lehman — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:31:26 +0000

Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber is asking lawmakers in Salem to take a hard look at cutting costs in the state's pension system. Some of those potential savings will be a part of the two-year spending plan that the Democrat will unveil this Friday.

Lane County Sheriff Watches Inmates Walk Out Jail Door

Rachael McDonald — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:24:04 +0000

Nearly 100 inmates of the Lane County Jail will be released this week. Not because they've served their time, but because the county can't afford to keep them. This after commissioners cut nearly $100 million from the general fund.