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| February 5, 2009 |
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Governor Signs Oregon Stimulus Legislation
"Go Oregon" plan will put Oregonians to work on projects across the state
(Salem) – Governor Ted Kulongoski today signed into law Senate Bill 338, the “Go Oregon” state stimulus plan. The plan authorizes $175 million in bonding to fund projects that will make needed repairs to schools, colleges, transportation infrastructure and address deferred maintenance projects across the state. The projects will create jobs for Oregonians at a time when the unemployment rate continues to climb.
“In my State of the State address on the opening day of the Legislative session I told legislators there would be no warm up time for the 75th general assembly and today is the result of those words being put into action,” said Governor Ted Kulongoski. “With less than 30 days into session, the legislature crafted an Oregon economic stimulus plan that invests in needed repairs to our schools, transportation system and aging infrastructure while at the same time providing jobs to help families and get our economy moving.”
The stimulus plan legislation outlines the list of projects approved for the plan and authorizes the bond sale to fund the projects. The list of projects was developed by the legislature in consultation with the Governor’s office with the requirement that projects cover all corners of Oregon and invest in schools, transportation, infrastructure and deferred maintenance. Projects were also examined to ensure that they are eligible and legal for bonding.
“This list of projects is designed to move quickly and will reach into every corner of the state,” Governor Kulongoski said. “But this is just the start of a comprehensive stimulus strategy. We must continue to work with our federal partners to create opportunities to get Oregon working immediately and for the long term.”
The Governor thanked legislative leaders during the signing for their quick work on developing the plan and getting it passed in the first 30 days of the legislative session. With the quick passage and signing of the legislation, the state will be able to move forward on the bond sale and get projects funded and people working by the beginning of April.
For a copy Senate Bill 338, click here.
For a copy of Senate Bill 5543 and Senate Bill 5562, the bond authorization bills, click here and here.
Contacts:
Anna Richter Taylor, 503-378-6169
Jillian Schoene, 503-378-5040
Rem Nivens, 503-378-6496
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