Is BOLI Doing Its Job? Budget Hikes, Backlogs & Bureaucracy in Oregon

Oregon D.O.G.E.

In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham and Mike McLane tackle the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI), one of Oregon’s most powerful and expensive state agencies. With ballooning budgets, case backlogs, and rising controversy, lawmakers ask: Is BOLI serving Oregonians or just expanding? We also dive into the political and financial implications of prevailing wage laws, nonprofit housing projects, and policy-driven cost increases that are pushing young Oregonians out of the state. Tune in for straight talk on accountability, affordability, and the future of public agencies in Oregon.