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fromBusiness Insider
3 months agoTrump and Musk want DOGE checks. Congress has other ideas.
Congressional approval is required to implement the proposed DOGE Dividend checks, but GOP lawmakers express fiscal responsibility concerns.
The city's proposed budget redirects Measure E dollars for interim homelessness solutions, balancing fiscal responsibility with goals of reducing unsheltered homelessness and improving city services.
The Portland City Council voted to allocate $4.6 million for increased staffing, aiming to enhance support for councilors and the mayor's office. The councilors faced the challenge of meeting constituents' needs while navigating a tightening budget.