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Friends and Neighbors,
The election didn't go the way we hoped.
To the community members of Senate District 15, it has been the honor of my life to represent you. From the Hillsboro School Board to the Oregon House to the Senate, you have trusted me for nearly a decade of public service, and I have tried, every single day, to be worthy of that trust.
I am proud of the policy I have focused on as a legislator: The Student Success Act, landmark gun safety legislation, right to repair, working with a Holocaust survivor on a Holocaust and genocide education bill, protecting reproductive rights, banning plastic bags and polystyrene, passing extended producer responsibility legislation to reduce plastic, modernizing Oregon’s bottle bill, standing up to ICE and federal overreach, the POWER Act to hold data centers accountable, fighting for accountability in our schools and our state agencies, and securing state bonding dollars for district projects like the Washington County Peace Center and the new Hillsboro Hops stadium. These are not small things and they were never done alone. It takes a village, and I am proud to work with incredible people.
What an honor it has been to serve our community. I come from a long line of military veterans and I take my role in public service seriously, with integrity and to heart. To be able to work on policy that creates positive change is beyond my wildest dreams. When I was first elected to the legislature, a friend, who I have known since Kindergarten at Gales Creek Elementary, wrote to me with congratulations and trepidation for stepping into the political arena. His words have stayed with me and reminded me that Gales Creek taught me the meaning of community. While there will be challenges ahead for Oregonians, I know we will get through it when we stand up for each other, show up for local small businesses, and care for our neighbors. My legislative role does not define me; it has helped me grow. I stayed focused on how to listen, learn and act.
My term isn't over, and neither is my commitment to this district. I will keep fighting every day for the families, workers, and kids who are counting on us.
To my family, thank you for everything. To my campaign team and the volunteers who gave so much of themselves this run, I cannot thank you enough. To my legislative team and colleagues, I am so honored to have worked alongside you. To the hardworking people, small business owners, neighbors who shared their stories with me over more than 164 town halls in 10 years: those conversations shaped me, and I will carry them with me wherever I go next.
Thank you, Senate District 15. Thank you, Oregon.
 I am happy to resume my legislative newsletters following the end of the blackout period and look forward to staying in touch throughout the coming months. Please watch for upcoming opportunities to connect, and reach out to my office with any questions, thoughts, or for help connecting to resources.
Legislative Updates
2nd Quarter (Q2) Economic and Revenue Forecast
Revenue Outlook
2025-27 Net General Fund revenue is $35.7 billion, up $345 million from the March 2026 forecast.
The 2025-27 General Fund net resources are now $37.9 billion, an increase of $345 million from the March 2026 forecast.
Lottery revenue for the 2025-27 biennium is $1.84 billion, a $26 million increase from the March forecast.
Reserve accounts as of March are $1.13 billion (Education Stability Fund) and $1.96 billion (Rainy Day Fund). The projected ending balances for the 2025-27 biennium are as follows: Education Stability Fund: $1.27 billion and Rainy Day Fund: $2.19 billion. The Rainy Day Fund is not projected to receive a transfer from the General Fund beginning balance, as the legislature declined to send dollars to the fund in the 2025 legislative session.
Kicker Outlook
There is no personal kicker projected for the 2027-29 biennium. Corporate tax revenue of $157.3 million is projected to be dedicated to K-12 education spending in 2027-29.
OEA Economic Outlook
The overall economic forecast reflects a softening economy, with the growth forecast more modest and broadly aligned with last year’s performance, meaning Oregon will continue to grow but at a slower rate.
Oregon’s unemployment rate appears to be stabilizing, with the unemployment rate at 4.7%, down from 5.2% from the March 2026 forecast. This is an indication that the labor market has slowed, reflecting a “low hire-low fire” economy.
Population growth is expected to have a slow positive increase in the future, averaging .4% through 2035.
OEA Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) Projections
Anticipated revenues for the current biennium (2025-27) are $3.08 billion, up $24 million from the March 2026 forecast. For 2027-29, projected revenue is now $3.45 billion, up $14.9 million from the March 2026 forecast.
Forecast Documents
Economic and Revenue Forecast, May 2026
Keeping Up with New Rules for Food Assistance
The Trump administration is funding tax breaks for billionaires by making it harder for families to keep food assistance benefits, but Oregon has services to help people meet new SNAP requirements.
Federal law requires many SNAP recipients to prove they are working, job training, or volunteering or to show they can't work because of a physical, mental, or behavioral health reason.
If you get SNAP, learn whether new rules apply to you and how to maintain your benefits: oregon.gov/snapworkrules.
People who already meet the work rules may just need to provide proof. You may qualify under the rules if you:
- Work 30 hours a week, or earn at least $935.25 a month (before taxes)
- Volunteer or do community service
- Trade work for housing or other needs (bartering)
- Get unemployment benefits (or have applied and not been denied)
Many Oregonians with SNAP benefits already work, have caregiving responsibilities, are older adults, or have disabilities. In 2024:
- More than 41 percent of Oregon SNAP participants were in working families
- More than 54 percent were in families with children
- More than 37 percent were in families with members who are older adults or are disabled
If you need work opportunities to stay eligible for SNAP, the Oregon Department of Human Services and the Oregon Employment Department can help connect you to employment services and job training. Learn more from ODHS: https://bit.ly/SNAP-emp
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Out and About for Senate District 15
Pacific University Military and Veterans End of Year Celebration
Earlier this month, I had the honor of joining Pacific University for a special end-of-year celebration recognizing Veteran graduates. Their service to our country is commendable, and their determination to earn a degree is truly impressive.
As a proud family member from a long line of U.S. Navy Veterans, receiving this invitation was especially meaningful to me.
A heartfelt thank you to the American Legion Auxiliary Forest Grove Unit 2 for their continued presence and unwavering support of our community. Events like this are a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we show up for one another.
I Am An American Live
Last weekend, I spent a beautiful evening at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts celebrating stories of exclusion and belonging with I Am An American Live. I enjoyed every moment of the storytelling and music. I was so proud of our colleague, Representative Thuy Tran, and her moving performance! Thank you to the many sponsors that brought this event before us to celebrate and experience AANHPI Month.
Community Outreach
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Shared fromAsianpacificheritage.gov
In the month of May we take time to reflect and celebrate the important role that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) have played in our shared history. The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success.
Visit here to explore resources, online events, podcasts, collections and more from AsianPacificHeritage.gov.
Memorial Day is Monday, May 25th
As a member of a Navy strong family, I know what sacrifice means, and what it means to honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation. Memorial Day ceremonies and commemorations are happening across Oregon this weekend, making it a perfect time to remember the veterans in our lives and thank them for their service.
Hillsboro Post No. 6 American Legion
The Memorial Day program at Pioneer Cemetery will begin promptly at 11:00 AM. The public is warmly invited to attend as we gather to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our nation.
Forest Grove American Legion Post 2
Memorial Day Observance @ Forest View Cemetery — Monday, May 27th @ 11 am
Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs to Host Statewide Memorial Day Event in Salem
 The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will host Oregon’s annual Statewide Memorial Day Ceremony in person at 11 a.m., Monday, May 25 in view of the Oregon State Capitol Building.
This event honors Oregon’s fallen service members from all eras of service and will feature remarks by dignitaries and special guests along with ceremonial elements including a color guard, singing of the national anthem, a wreath laying and the playing of “Taps.”
The ceremony will be hosted at the Oregon State Capitol State Park, located directly across the street from the front entrance of the Oregon State Capitol Building, 900 Court Street NE in Salem. This event is being temporarily relocated from its traditional annual location at the World War II Memorial due to adjacent construction taking place on the Capitol grounds.
The event is open to the public, and uncovered seating will be provided for attendees. Accessible pathways and seating areas for those needing accommodations will also be available. Attendees are reminded to plan accordingly for Oregon weather.
For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will also be livestreamed on ODVA’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/odvavet.
Additional Resources
Senate District 15 – Event Calendars
Federal Delegation Links
Education Links
Food and Housing Assistance
Immigration Resources
Be good to yourself and each other. ❤
Onward & Upward,
 Senate District 15 lies on Kalapuya land. The Atfalati were the northernmost band of the Kalapuya that lived along the Tualatin River in present day Washington County. Many of the Atfalati descendants are members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon today. The Indigenous Peoples of this land experienced a painful history of colonial violence, sickness and removal from their land. The Atfalati are the foundation of Oregon's past and we must honor them well into our future.
Capitol Phone: 503-986-1715
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, S-207, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email: Sen.JaneenSollman@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/sollman
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