In recent years, localities and advocacy groups have advanced new and expanded taxes targeting classes of taxpayers deemed politically undesirable.
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Sep
25
Oregon Lawmakers Convene for Virtual “Legislative Days”
The interim hearings were heavy on substance and relatively light on political pomp.
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Aug
11
Oregon Legislature Completes Act I of Rebalancing the State Budget
Since the early days of the pandemic, legislators knew they would be called into special session to recalibrate the state budget.
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Jun
26
Oregon Lawmakers Convene in First Pandemic Special Session
The special session was also a political trial run to test the ability of the parties to work together.
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Jun
03
Oregon CAT Part II: Fixes Needed to Ease Administration
There remain critical obstacles in implementing the C.A.T. that, if not addressed through legislation, will fester in audits and appeals for years.
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May
20
State Economists Forecast $2.7 Billion Budget Shortfall
The economists described the outlook as a “sea change” compared to recent forecasts, which predicted a slackening in economic activity but continued growth.
3 min read
Mar
18
Lawmakers Begin Preparing Oregon’s Response to Coronavirus
Oregon lawmakers are preparing to enter into a special session to aide the state’s response to the outbreak.
2 min read
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