April 22, 2020 3:40 a.m.
On Tuesday, Oregon Governor Kate Brown called on Congress to support Oregon’s priorities and critical needs in upcoming federal relief and economic recovery packages.
A letter from Brown called for additional federal funding to support Oregon’s hospitals, long-term care facilities, small businesses and manufacturers as well as for unemployment insurance, rental assistance, food assistance in schools. Brown’s release said she also united with fellow governors across the country in calling for direct federal assistance to states to help bridge the gap created by revenue shortfalls and ensure the continuation of critical state services.
Brown said “Oregon took quick and decisive action to flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19”. She said Oregonians have done their part and made sacrifices to save lives during this crisis, and “its time for Congress to address the toll this pandemic has taken on their livelihoods and the economy”.
Brown said she appreciated the urgency with which Congress passed the first federal CARES Act. She said “it’s clear that further significant federal support is necessary”.