On February 7, House Majority Leader Julie Fahey (D-West Eugene & Veneta) issued the following statement on the latest quarterly state economic and revenue forecast.
“Today’s economic forecast shows steady, consistent growth in our economy. Unemployment remains low and real incomes are up. Inflation has slowed, and we’re in a start up ‘boom’ because more Oregonians are starting new businesses.
“Our economy’s strength, along with years of careful budgeting, mean that the legislature will be able to make targeted investments to address the issues Oregonians care about most — homelessness, the cost of housing, and our addiction crisis. This session we’ll remove barriers to building more housing and continue our work to get people on a path out of homelessness. We’ll expand access t0 treatment so Oregonians struggling with addiction or mental health issues can get the help they need.
“Our investments this session will be focused on delivering real results on these issues. The decisions we make today will help us build a better future — healthier Oregonians; cleaner, safer communities; and shared prosperity for our state.”
