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SALEM, OR — Standing beneath a banner reading “Progress Takes Time (And Money)”, Oregon leaders this week announced a bold new plan to address homelessness, housing affordability, addiction, and public safety by requesting another $500 billion to retry the same strategies that have already failed repeatedly for nearly a decade.
Governor Tina Kotek, flanked by lawmakers, budget officials, and at least three consultants whose job titles included the word equity, reassured residents that this time would be different — despite the plan being nearly identical to the last six versions.
“We know people are frustrated,” Kotek said. “But meaningful change doesn’t happen overnight. Sometimes it takes six
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