“Oregon economic forecast: More money for Legislature to spend, bigger ‘kicker’ tax rebate”

By Julia Shumway | Oregon Capital Chronicle | May 17, 2023

“Kotek reiterates priorities
Kotek reiterated her calls for the budget to include $316 million for homelessness prevention, $280 million for behavioral health and $120 million for a literacy initiative. With the additional money, she’s also seeking:

$64 million for water quality and infrastructure issues, especially in rural areas. Earlier this month, she visited Morrow County and spoke with residents who have health issues linked to unsafe levels of nitrates in their drinking water. ”