Effort to freeze federal funds causes confusion in Oregon, Kotek says in KATU interview

As sweeping layoffs from the Trump administration continue, some federal funding remains in limbo.

There’s been a lot of confusion around the administration’s efforts to freeze federal funding for states. Currently, a court order has placed a pause on the freeze.

KATU’s Steve Dunn recently interviewed Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and asked her whether there were any Oregon agencies that have been unable to access federal funds right now.

“Yes, several. There’s been a lot of confusion since day one when that all went into effect, and it kind of changes from day to day. My message to folks is, these are Oregon tax dollars going to D.C., coming back for things that we all agree are important,” Kotek said. “Hopefully, they get this figured out. You know, there’s also transition in new administration, but you need to be able to pay your bills, and you need to expect all the dollars that have been promised to the state. So, we’re hoping that all gets fixed.”

Oregon relies on $38 billion in federal funds for things like health care, child care and domestic violence programs, as well as law enforcement grants. If the funding freeze goes into effect and the state can’t get the funds, Dunn asked Kotek what she would do.

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