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Aug
29
Oregon Considers Controversial Tax Rules for Internet Sellers

Oregon Considers Controversial Tax Rules for Internet Sellers

The policy relies on an impractical notion that a functional website should make a business taxable anywhere.
4 min read
Jul
17
Oregon’s “Progressive” Income Tax is Among the Country’s Flattest

Oregon’s “Progressive” Income Tax is Among the Country’s Flattest

If Oregon wants to compete with other states and lure people and jobs, reducing the burdens on everyday Oregonians would be a helpful starting point.
5 min read
Jun
03
Lawmakers Don’t Shy Away From Taxes

Lawmakers Don’t Shy Away From Taxes

The end of a popular income tax deduction, a new tax on business sales, and a new proposal to raise $22 billion a year in taxes. Whew!
2 min read
May
31
Despite Economic Pessimism, Oregonians Mostly Approve Local Funding Measures

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.
2 min read
May
18
Oregon Voters Largely Favor Establishment in Primary Election

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

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

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.
2 min read
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