Oregon schools, housing, homelessness highlighted in Gov. Kotek budget proposal [Video]

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek introduced her budget proposal for the 2025-27 biennium in a press conference on Monday, highlighting continued funding for housing development, homelessness initiatives and behavioral health capacity. The largest new investments come in the form of support for schools and other learning programs.

In all, Kotek’s plan costs $39.3 billion — just under the revenue that Oregon is expected to have on hand over the next two years.

“My approach to being your Governor will always be grounded in truth, pragmatism, and a relentless pursuit of equitable outcomes for all Oregonians,” Kotek said in a statement. “The December revenue forecast projects stability for Oregon, and I am pleased to share that my budget does not lay off people or cut services, and instead strategically deepens our commitment to building progress on Oregonians’ …