Gov. Kotek Re-Emphasizes Priorities in Budget Process

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Gov. Kotek re-emphasizes priorities in budget process

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek admits she may not get everything she wants in her proposed budget, but she re-emphasized her priorities -- housing, behavioral health, education -- in a press conference Monday. Last week's state revenue forecast indicated lawmakers will have $755 million less than projected to work with in this session. But Kotek is not inclined to scale back on her budget priorities, especially regarding commitm…