February 4, 2022 3:10 a.m.

On Thursday, Governor Kate Brown delivered her State of the State address.

A release said the speech highlighted key policy and budget initiatives focus on helping working families, including workforce development and career training, affordable housing and child care.

Governor Brown said, “I stand here today at a pivotal moment for Oregon. Since I took office seven years ago the world has fundamentally changed.  Governor Brown said, “Oregon has undoubtably faced some of the most challenging times in our state’s history”.

Governor Brown said even with all that has been lost, there is a path forward. Governor Brown said, “We have an opportunity before us. Our economy is strong, and we must keep it humming. Most importantly, we have to make sure that every Oregonian feels it. In order to have transformational change in our state, we need to lift up the communities that have been left behind”.

The release said Governor Brown’s speech highlighted key policy and budget initiatives focused on helping working families, including:

*Future Ready Oregon: A $200 million investment in job training with a focus on key Oregon industries in need of skilled workers

*A $400 million investment in affordable housing

*A $100 million investment in child care and

*Continuing to invest in preparing for, responding to; and recovering from climate-related disasters

A recording of the address is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4Np9lCIQi8