Oregon’s Administrative State: 40,000+ Rules & Growing

In Episode 2 of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senator Mike McLane, Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham, and House Republican Leader Christine Drazan expose the unchecked power of Oregon’s administrative state. With over 40,000 rules now outpacing the number of state laws, unelected agencies are creating costly regulations that impact Oregonians without direct legislative oversight.From hidden fees and taxes to overreaching mandates from agencies like DEQ and OSHA, this episode breaks down how government bloat is driving up costs and limiting economic freedom.Subscribe to Oregon D.O.G.E. to stay informed on Oregon’s biggest policy battles.