俄勒冈州预算盈余增至156万澳元, 但学校在联邦税收损失与工作停滞中面临削减。 Oregon’s budget surplus grows to $156M, but schools face cuts amid federal tax loss and stagnant jobs.

根据最新预测,俄勒冈州预算已从预计赤字转向1.56亿美元的盈余,其驱动因素是公司利润和消费支出高于预期。 Oregon’s state budget has shifted from a projected deficit to a $156 million surplus, driven by stronger-than-expected corporate profits and consumer spending, according to updated forecasts. 尽管情况有所改善,立法者仍面临挑战,包括联邦减税造成的8.88亿美元收入损失,以及尽管产量不断提高,但就业增长停滞不前。 Despite this improvement, lawmakers face challenges, including a $888 million revenue loss from federal tax cuts and stagnant job growth despite rising production. 波特兰公立学校警告说,拟议削减5 000万美元的预算可能会迫使300名工作人员被解雇和学校关闭,敦促立法者使用州教育稳定基金,并重新考虑与联邦税收减免的关系。 Portland Public Schools warns a proposed $50 million budget cut could force 300 staff layoffs and school closures, urging lawmakers to use the state’s Education Stability Fund and reconsider ties to federal tax breaks. 俄勒冈州还推出了新的全州标准,以衡量超过考试分数的学生成功率,重点是公平、福利、大学和职业准备情况。 Oregon has also launched new statewide standards to measure student success beyond test scores, focusing on equity, well-being, and college and career readiness.