Nov
17
Oregon’s Revenue Boom Sees Boost From Inflation’s Shadow
Despite severe supply constraints, Oregon’s economy continues to run on all cylinders.
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Revenue Forecast
Aug
25
Oregon Experiencing Strong Economic Growth, Blockbuster Tax Collections
The economists told a joint meeting of the legislature’s revenue committees that every source of revenue is booming and showing no signs of slowing down in the near term.
2 min read
May
21
State Economists Suggest "Stunning" Economic & Revenue Growth from Pandemic's Easing
In a dramatic rally from only a year ago, the economists said tax collections should exceed their pre-pandemic levels by more than $2 billion.
2 min read
Nov
18
Oregon Economists Report Stable Revenues in Updated Forecast
Although forecasted revenues remain below their pre-pandemic amounts, the increase represents stability in the overall revenue outlook.
2 min read
Sep
25
Oregon Lawmakers Convene for Virtual “Legislative Days”
The interim hearings were heavy on substance and relatively light on political pomp.
3 min read
May
20
State Economists Forecast $2.7 Billion Budget Shortfall
The economists described the outlook as a “sea change” compared to recent forecasts, which predicted a slackening in economic activity but continued growth.
3 min read
Feb
14
New Frontlines Emerge for Session Politics
Taxes typically play an outsized role in these short sessions as politicians ready for the campaign cycle but these debates have largely stayed above the fray.
2 min read
Nov
22
Lawmakers Convene in Salem for Legislative Days
Environmental policy is redefining the state's political landscape.
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