Salem, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek issued a statement in response to the third quarter revenue forecast.

“More Oregon families are experiencing tougher financial situations — not by chance, but because of the economic uncertainty coming straight from the Trump Administration. From reckless choices on trade to broken promises on getting control of prices, working families are falling further behind. With President Trump and Congressional Republicans cutting fifteen billion dollars from essential services over the next six years, and being responsible for reducing state funding right now by an additional $888 million, the damage is here.

“While D.C. plays politics, I will stay focused on doing what we need to do to stay ahead. I will work to make sure all families have a place to sleep at night, all young people going back to school can realize their promise, and basic services Oregonians rely on are maintained. All of us need to be nimble and look for ways to make our state dollars go further when delivering for Oregonians. I believe in the resilience of our state and our ability to work together to take care of each other.”

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