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Lane County policy director outlines state priorities, federal uncertainty heading into 2025 session
Summary
Policy Director Steve Adams briefed the board on state revenue strength, the governor’s housing and behavioral‑health priorities and an uncertain federal outlook that will influence county planning and county lobbying in Washington, D.C.
Steve Adams, Lane County policy director, told the board that state revenues look comparatively robust heading into the 2025 legislative session and that the governor’s budget emphasizes housing, shelter, rehousing and behavioral‑health workforce and capacity.
Adams said the December 2024 state revenue forecast showed a stronger general‑fund position than earlier estimates; the governor’s budget package includes roughly $218 million for ongoing shelter operations, $188 million for rehousing, and roughly $1 billion for housing production, along with a roughly $330 million package for mental‑health and addiction…
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