‘Unprecedented:’ Legislature expected to OK $200 million for emergency housing, homelessness

In her first day in office, Gov. Tina Kotek declared a homelessness state of emergency and called for $130 million to quickly move Oregonians off the streets or keep them housed.

The Legislature signaled it wants to do that and more. Lawmakers have coalesced around a plan to add $70 million more to fill gaps the governor’s initial plan didn’t address, primarily in rural counties.