Published 08/09/2023 5:00:00 a.m.

Oregon Capitol construction quietly edges $90 million over budget

Lawmakers in Oregon quietly approved a $90 million cost overrun for a Capitol renovation project, increasing spending by nearly 25% without public notice.
The new expenses were not mentioned during committee hearings or outlined in written testimony, and the official webpage describing the project was only updated after inquiries were made.
Some Republicans criticized the lack of transparency and called for more accountability in spending taxpayer dollars on the renovation project.

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Washington Times

Oregon Capitol construction quietly edges $90 million over budget

Oregon lawmakers this year quietly approved a $90 million cost overrun for a Capitol renovation project, ratcheting up spending by nearly 25% without public notice.

08/09/2023 2:45:29 p.m.·United States

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KGW 8

Oregon Capitol construction quietly edges $90 million over budget

Oregon's top two lawmakers say there was no duty to explain the cost overruns in public hearings.

08/09/2023 3:56:31 p.m.·Portland, United States

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Statesman Journal

Oregon Capitol construction quietly edges $90 million over budget

Oregon lawmakers have quietly approved a $90 million cost overrun for a Capitol renovation project this year, ratcheting up spending by nearly 25% without public notice.

08/09/2023 5:32:46 p.m.

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