PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s term-limited Gov. Kate Brown says her priorities for her final year in office include preserving and creating affordable housing, preparing for and recovering from climate-related disasters, bolstering the state’s workforce and providing accessible child care.
Brown’s speech highlighted key policy and budget initiatives focused on helping working families, including:
- Future Ready Oregon: a $200 million investment in job training with a focus on key Oregon industries in need of skilled workers;
- A $400 million investment in affordable housing;
- A $100 million investment in child care; and
- Continuing to invest in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from climate-related disasters.
The Democrat’s State of the State address on Thursday marks the start of Oregon’s 35-day legislative session.
Lawmakers returned to the state Capitol on Tuesday to begin discussions on a progressive and ambitious list of spending packages and bills.
Brown became Oregon’s governor in 2015 after then-governor John Kitzhaber resigned.
Brown’s term ends Jan. 9, 2023.
