Governor Kate Brown Statement on September Revenue Forecast

Statement

Salem, OR--Governor Kate Brown today issued the following statement on the state's September revenue forecast:

"Thanks to the fiscally responsible decisions the State of Oregon has made over the last several years, we are well positioned with significant reserves to weather any economic challenges that lie ahead. Now, we must continue to make investments to benefit Oregon's working families, so that all Oregonians can feel the benefits of our strong economic recovery.

"With rising costs of living continuing to impact Oregon families and businesses, the Legislature can, in the budget for the next biennium, build on the investments we made in the last session----particularly in housing, workforce development, behavioral health, and child care.

"And, thanks to the work of Oregon's congressional delegation and the Biden-Harris administration to pass the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we can continue to invest federal dollars to lower costs and create jobs for working families."

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