SALEM—In her inaugural address today, Governor Kate Brown called on legislators to work together to address Oregon’s pressing issues.
“Oregon families are counting on us,” said Governor Brown. “While we tackle today’s fiscal challenges, we must also address the challenges of our future. Today we stand at a turning point, with an opportunity to put Oregon on a better path forward.”

Governor Brown’s agenda for the 2019 legislative session focuses on key policies to help Oregon’s children and families thrive: defending democracy, access to health coverage, protecting Oregon’s beauty and bounty, ensuring every Oregonian has a safe, dry place to call home, and access to quality education and career opportunities.
Here, you can read Governor Brown’s Inaugural Address and Governor Brown’s Agenda and Budget Proposal.