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In a press conference held on March 12, 2026, Oregon Governor Sarah Brown unveiled a comprehensive plan to address the state's ongoing housing crisis. With skyrocketing rents and home prices pushing many Oregonians out of their homes, Governor Brown emphasized the urgent need for action to ensure that all residents have access to safe and affordable housing.The centerpiece of the governor's plan is the creation of a new state-funded housing development program aimed at building thousands of affordable housing units across Oregon. The program will prioritize projects in areas with the greatest need and will also provide funding for renovations and upgrades to existing affordable housing units.In addition to increasing the supply of affordable housing, Governor Brown's plan includes measures to protect tenants from eviction and rent increases. The governor announced that she will be introducing legislation to extend eviction moratoriums and to cap rent increases in high-cost housing markets.Governor Brown also announced a new initiative to expand homeownership opportunities for low-income Oregonians. The program will provide down payment assistance and other forms of financial support to help individuals and families achieve the dream of owning their own home."We cannot stand by and watch as more and more Oregonians are forced out of their homes due to rising housing costs," Governor Brown stated. "It is imperative that we take bold and decisive action to ensure that everyone in our state has a place to call home."The governor's plan has already garnered support from housing advocates and lawmakers across the political spectrum. State Senator John Smith praised the governor's leadership on this critical issue, calling the plan a "bold and necessary step towards addressing Oregon's housing crisis."Governor Brown's proposal will now go before the state legislature for consideration, with supporters hopeful that the measures will be quickly adopted to provide relief to Oregonians struggling to afford housing in an increasingly unaffordable market.