Governor Tina Kotek issues statement in response to first revenue forecast of 2023
Statement
Issues: Budget, Spending and Taxes
Today, Governor Tina Kotek made the following statement in response to the first state revenue forecast of 2023.
"As inflation continues to slow, this revenue forecast shows that we can anticipate having more predictability and stability for the coming budget cycle. While this is encouraging news, the legislature still has some tough choices to make. We will have to keep focused and stay the course in order to make much-needed investments in Oregonians' most urgent shared priorities: housing and homelessness, behavioral health, and education."
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