Loss of federal funding threatens Oregon libraries and key services

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A preliminary assessment released August 11 details how Oregon's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Medicaid will be the programs hardest hit by the passage of H.R.1, but the State Library of Oregon also stands to lose a large chunk of its funding.

The state library provides support to other libraries in the state. They answer questions, provide grants and offer statewide services.

"Basically we are kind of like librarians for other librarians." said Buzzy Nielsen...