# Oregon is BROKE? Why Taxpayers are Funding “Creative Resistance” Instead of Roads

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Podcast: [Behind the Line Podcast: Pacific Northwest Politics and Constitutional Commentary](https://stenobird.com/podcast/behind-the-line-podcast-pacific-northwest-politics-and-constitutional-commentary-3000152)
Published: 2026-05-11T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Oregon is facing a massive budget crisis. While ODOT warns of a $297 million shortfall for basic road maintenance and public safety, taxpayer dollars are still flowing into "Creative Resistance" conferences and "Pride in Numbers" ideological research projects. ​In this episode of Left Coast News, we dive into Oregon’s fiscal priorities. How can the state claim the cupboard is bare for essential services while maintaining a "protected lane" for ideological machinery? From the $1.41 billion kicker refund to the "Meaningful Care Conference," we look at the line-by-line reality of where your money is actually going. ​#OregonBudget #TaxpayerWaste #LeftCoastNews ​#OregonPolitics #ODOT #FiscalResponsibility #GovernmentAccountability #OregonKicker #PortlandNews

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