Eastern Oregon University to host Oregon’s Joint Ways & Means Committee Budget Hearing April 11

Eastern Oregon University to host Oregon’s Joint Ways & Means Committee Budget Hearing April 11

LA GRANDE, Ore. – Eastern Oregon University (EOU) will host the Oregon legislature’s Joint Ways & Means Roadshow Hearing on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., offering community members a rare opportunity to speak directly to state lawmakers about Oregon’s 2025-2027 state budget priorities.

The Joint Ways & Means Committee—the state’s primary budget-setting body—travels across Oregon during long legislative sessions to hear from residents on funding needs. This hearing provides a platform for students, faculty, staff, and community members to advocate for investments in higher education, rural communities, and other key priorities impacting Eastern Oregon.

“Having the Oregon Legislature’s budget committee visit EOU is an incredible opportunity to amplify our region’s needs and ensure that rural Oregon – and our higher education institutions – are part of the budget conversation,” said Tim Seydel, Vice President for University Advancement. “We encourage students, faculty, staff, and community members to attend, show support, and provide testimony.”

EOU, alongside the state’s six other public universities, has identified key funding priorities that will enable the university to continue to serve rural Oregon and create opportunities for students. Budget hearings are typically well attended, so advanced registration is strongly encouraged for those planning to provide testimony.

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Eastern Oregon University Campus
Register to Provide Testimony:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/JWM/2025-04-11-17-00/Agenda