Jun
23
A Mad Dash to the Finish Line
Lawmakers scramble to pass bills, navigate obstacles, and finalize a budget before constitutional adjournment.
4 min read
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Jun
16
Whirlwind Week Concludes Senate Walkout
The longest walkout in Oregon history, and the second longest of any state, concludes with compromise and a mad dash to the finish line on all the bills waiting in the legislative queue.
5 min read
Jun
16
Oregon Poised to Sunset Federal SALT Workaround
Oregon may become the only state in the nation to unwind its workaround to the federal state and local tax deduction, unexpectedly catching taxpayers and accountants by surprise.
4 min read
Jun
09
Anything Is Possible, But What Is Probable?
The standoff in the legislature continues into its sixth week, but there might be light at the end of the tunnel.
4 min read
Jun
02
Walkout Fallout: Legislature Grapples with Dire Consequences
Unlike previous walkouts, there is no negotiation to find a political breakthrough; both sides fundamentally believe they have the upper hand.
5 min read
May
26
No Breakthrough in Oregon Senate Negotiations
While public statements seem worlds apart from a deal, there are some breadcrumbs of progress beginning to appear in the Senate’s political standoff.
6 min read
May
19
Legislative Walkout Extends Into Third Week
The timing of the continuing resolution plays directly into the walkout politics because the state government will not shut down even if the missing members do not return for the session.
5 min read
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