Salem, OR - On May 14, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek issued a statement in response to the revenue forecast:

“While the Trump Administration spreads uncertainty in our economy and our social safety net, I refuse to let Oregon be knocked off of our game. We know the problems we need to solve here at home regardless of the chaos coming out of Washington, D.C.

“Oregonians will come together and take care of each other. I am committed to working diligently with the Legislature from now through the end of the session to make hard budget choices and address our challenges head on, despite the dampening of economic growth.

“Progress requires persistence. There are still too many people sleeping outside. There are not enough houses. There are not enough places to go for care or people to provide that care. Our kids must be served better by our schools. The cost of living is on the rise. These crises don’t take an intermission, so neither can we. All of us need to dig deep, be nimble, and lead with long-term strategy over caution so we can deliver for Oregonians.”