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May
12
Tense Negotiations and Looming Consequences

Tense Negotiations and Looming Consequences

As the boycott in the Oregon Senate continues, lawmakers could approach a point of no return for the session's politics.
4 min read
May
05
Well, That Was A Week!

Well, That Was A Week!

It is difficult to recall a more eventful week in state politics than the last seven days.
7 min read
Apr
28
Batten Down The Hatches

Batten Down The Hatches

Legislature wrangles over social policy and budget politics as it heads down the session's home stretch.
5 min read
Apr
21
Budget, Social Politics Shape Session

Budget, Social Politics Shape Session

We are beginning to see the spotlight focus on the state's budget and social policy battles likely to drive the politics in the Capitol.
3 min read
Apr
14
Abortion & Gun Control Take Center Stage

Abortion & Gun Control Take Center Stage

The political landscape in Oregon is shifting towards controversial issues such as gun control and abortion rights, with Republicans resorting to stall tactics
3 min read
Apr
14
Unweirding Portland Part 2: Uniformity as a Remedy for Complexity

Unweirding Portland Part 2: Uniformity as a Remedy for Complexity

In an article published in Tax Notes State, Jeff Newgard and Nikki Dobay discuss the challenges taxpayers face navigating Portland's unusual local income taxes.
3 min read
Apr
14
Washington's Capital Gains Could Present Tax Challenges for Some Oregonians

Washington's Capital Gains Could Present Tax Challenges for Some Oregonians

Despite nearly a century of legal precedent to the contrary, the Washington State Supreme Court recently blessed a capital gains excise tax. The creative tax means the state begins its journey into income taxation. For Oregonians, however, it could spell higher Oregon tax bills.
5 min read
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