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Portland just passed a tense, controversial $8.5 billion budget after a chaotic night that saw 30 people ejected for disrupting proceedings. Facing a $160 million shortfall, councilors narrowly approved the plan 9-2, calling it “not a great budget.” While some cuts to police, fire, and parks were avoided — and even $3 million was added for urban forestry — job losses loomed, sparking outrage. Frontline services like Portland Street Response and Project Ceasefire got $2.5 million restored, but tensions rose as the city administrator’s team doubled in size. Meanwhile, protesters demanded the city shut down its ICE facility, which remains under legal challenge — expect more updates soon.

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