EPISODE · Apr 29, 2025 · 1H 4M
$22 Billion, 11,000 Employees… Still Ranked Last in Mental Health?
from Oregon D.O.G.E. · host Oregon D.O.G.E.
Oregon’s Department of Human Services (DHS) now commands over $22 billion every two years. But with that size comes dysfunction.In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., host Senator Daniel Bonham is joined by Senator Diane Linthicum, Rep. Ed Diehl, and analyst Alex Lopez to examine whether DHS is still serving Oregonians—or just expanding itself.🎯 Topics covered:14.2% budget increase while rural Oregon is still ignored62,000 pages of regulation confusing providers and familiesMillions in DEI spending, lawsuits, and leadership bloatA billion spent on non-citizen coverage, while veterans wait$155M unionization effort with zero added caregiversA foster care system failing kids while spending skyrocketsLawmakers ask: Is this about people—or policy gone rogue?🎧 Full episode + links at oregondoge.com
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Oregon’s Department of Human Services (DHS) now commands over $22 billion every two years. But with that size comes dysfunction. In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., host Senator Daniel Bonham is joined by Senator Diane Linthicum, Rep. Ed Diehl, and analyst Alex Lopez to examine whether DHS is still serving Oregonians—or just expanding itself. 🎯 Topics covered: 14.2% budget increase while rural Oregon is still ignored62,000 pages of regulation confusing providers and familiesMillions in DEI sp...
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