Kate Brown Quotes

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Kate Brown

Profession : Politician

Birth : June 21, 1960

Rent and the cost of essentials like food and child care are rising so fast that wages are not keeping up.

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We need a more strategic, coordinated, statewide plan that identifies high-demand jobs or industries with a projected under-supply and offer training to get these Oregonians to work.

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We want our students to graduate from high school, but we want them to graduate with a plan, whether it's college or career.

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As educators and policy makers, it is important to demonstrate for parents the connection between high levels of student participation in assessment and system accountability - ensuring the success of every student.

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Under HB 2655, the state is responsible to ensure parents are aware of the purpose and value of assessments and receive notice from their local school districts about their rights and obligations. Educators must engage with parents about the value of assessment and the potential consequences if parents opt out and student participation diminishes.

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It's absolutely critical that we not only provide support from cradle to career in the education system but also the wraparound services.

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We are like petri dishes, where we can innovate, but we want to do it carefully and thoughtfully.

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Tackling affordable housing via land use planning won't necessarily solve the problem.

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I'm committed to the goal of Senate Bill 324, and that is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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The chaos and confusion during the waning days of the Kitzhaber administration, as well as the ensuing federal investigations into allegations of misconduct, caused Oregonians to question their faith in their governor and state government.

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When I became governor, I vowed to restore the public's trust.

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Most public officials work hard to serve the public good and abide by Oregon's ethics laws.

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State government's efforts to address climate change must include reduced consumption and other conservation measures as water shortages become the new normal.

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I have spent my career fighting to make Oregon a place where everyone can thrive.

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