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Oregon lawmakers tucked more than $20 million into a bill for projects in Lane County that are intended to tackle the behavioral health crisis, spur economic development in Eugene and increase the housing supply.
The proposed funding is in an end-of-session proposal – called the “Christmas tree” bill – where lawmakers can put money into state and local programs and projects. The 95-page House Bill 5006 allocates a total of about $1 billion for projects throughout the state, the Oregon Capital Chronicle reported.
Here are Lane County projects slated to get funding:
Stabilization center
The planned Lane Stabilization Center would get $14.6 million. Lane County officials are planning the center as a regional emergency room for people facing a mental health or addiction crisis…