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Mar
31
Legislative Deadline Shapes Session's Focus

Legislative Deadline Shapes Session's Focus

In past years, the presiding officers regularly scheduled extended floor sessions in the evenings and weekends to work through the third reading list. A new bargaining chip has emerged this session—Fridays.
4 min read
Mar
24
Ways & Means Co-Chairs Release Framework Budget

Ways & Means Co-Chairs Release Framework Budget

For many lawmakers, they are only familiar with excess revenues and debates over where to spend it. Now, however, state resources are coming back down to earth, requiring the legislature to slim its spending.
2 min read
Mar
17
Legislative Crossroads: Kumbaya or Kumbaygone?

Legislative Crossroads: Kumbaya or Kumbaygone?

The collegiality between the parties has been a pleasant change of pace from previous sessions, where the parties started on a collision course.
3 min read
Mar
10
Well, It's Groundhog Day in the Legislature, Again

Well, It's Groundhog Day in the Legislature, Again

With new members and leadership, Oregon lawmakers are reviving a series of proposals that came up short in previous sessions, including campaign finance limits and self-serve gas, suggesting lawmakers believe they have a better chance of success this time around.
3 min read
Mar
06
Restoring & Enhancing Oregon's R&D Tax Credit: A Primer

Restoring & Enhancing Oregon's R&D Tax Credit: A Primer

Restoring and enhancing Oregon's research and development (R&D) tax credit is among the legislature's most consequential opportunities to promote growth.
7 min read
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