Issue Position: The Governor's Budget

Issue Position

Download the Governor's balanced budget for 2013-2015 (pdf): http://www.oregon.gov/gov/priorities/Documents/GBB_Complete.pdf
Read the Governor's press release: http://www.oregon.gov/gov/media_room/Pages/press_releasesp2012/press_113012.aspx
Read the Budget Expenditure Report (pdf): http://www.oregon.gov/gov/priorities/Documents/2013-15_Tax_Expenditure_Report.pdf

Delivering on Oregonians' Priorities

Oregonians have clear priorities when it comes to state spending: invest in children and education first, focus on job creation and innovation, and reduce the cost of government. My recommended balanced budget for the 2013-15 biennium delivers on those priorities.

My budget includes increased dollars for early childhood services and investments for more teachers, more school days, and programs that prepare students for the 21st century. It funds proven job creation strategies and core infrastructure projects while identifying ways we can reduce costs in state government to achieve long-term financial stability for the state.

Above all, it provides a balanced approach to rebuilding a strong, secure middle class and supporting opportunities for all Oregonians. We share a vision that includes prosperity for every community in the state. This budget will help get us there.

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