Governor Kitzhaber Delivers His Budget

In his proposed budget, Governor John Kitzhaber says he wants to move forward with some early actions for short term job creation; developing flexible financing operations to retrofit schools for energy efficiency. His plan calls for aided the biomass industry and stepping up the workforce development efforts in reconnecting Oregonians with high-demand jobs. The Governor said the only area he has increased funding is early childhood programs; with the long-term goal of saving money by keeping Oregonians out of the Justice System.