On Monday, Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski, Speaker Jeff Merkely and members of the Oregon Progress Board released the 2007 "Oregon Shines" report. The analysis by the Oregon Progress Board of 91 "Oregon Benchmarks" measures the state's well-being. The report, according to a release from the Governor's Office, shows Oregon is making strong progress in terms of economic growth, public safety and livable communities, while challenges remain in other areas, including education, civic engagement, social support and the environment based on established state goals.
"For the past 17 years, the Oregon Progress Board has monitored Oregon's progress toward achieving the vision the Legislature described in Oregon Shines," said Progress Board Vice Chair Mike Jordan. "I'm pleased that we continue to make progress in key areas, but we cannot allow ourselves to become complacent."
The 2007 Benchmark Report is available both in hard copy Highlights and
online. On the site, the public can choose benchmarks and generate their own customized reports.
