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
Apr
07
Lawmakers to Begin Marathon Floor Sessions
Tuesday marked the completion of the legislature's first deadline of the session, requiring a measure to move out of its original policy committee or falter for the session.
4 min read
Mar
31
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
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.
3 min read
Mar
17
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
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 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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