Despite Economic Pessimism, Oregonians Mostly Approve Local Funding Measures
While voters approved most funding measures, 68 percent represents the lowest support for tax increases since the beginning of the pandemic.
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May
18
Oregon Voters Largely Favor Establishment in Primary Election
Oregonians are unhappy with the status quo but do not associate blame with their incumbents at the end of the day.
3 min read
May
18
Oregon Revenues Outpace Projections by $4 Billion
While the mere mention of a recession sounds bad, the scenario outlined by economists is much milder than the doomsday predictions that surfaced at the beginning of the pandemic.
2 min read
Apr
26
Oregonians Say State Taxes Are Too High
We have already seen tax measures scrapped in this cycle due to concerns over voter sentiments and fatigue towards taxes.
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Apr
05
Idaho Sets Stage for Cross-Border Conflict Over Taxing Authority
Idaho cannot pass a statute invalidating the constitutionality of another state’s law. However, it can refuse to aid in enforcing another state’s laws.
4 min read
Mar
04
Oregon Lawmakers Adjourn 2022 Session
Despite the long days and nights, the legislature accomplished a significant amount of work in only a short amount of time, most of which occurred in the final week.
3 min read
Feb
25
Looking Ahead to Session’s Final Week
The urgency to send bills out of committee to keep them alive for the session is raising the overall temperature of the building, with little indication of tempers cooling down.
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