There exists a law of physics that says the closer you move to a larger object, the slower time passes. Although Albert Einstein had space and gravity in mind for…
Category: The Takeaway
Session’s Higher Profile Issues Take Spotlight
Oregon lawmakers are already racing against the clock to meet their first major deadline of the short session. Legislative policy committees, essentially all committees except those for rules, budget, and…
Revenue Forecast: ‘Wow… That is a lot of money’
This morning, Oregon lawmakers received an updated economic and revenue forecast from state economists, marking the only update they will receive as they work to rebalance the state budget during…
On Your Marks, Get Set, Session!
Oregon lawmakers returned to Salem on Tuesday to begin their work for the 2022 session. The session marks the sixth time the legislature has convened for a five-week “short” session…
Lawmakers Convene One-Day Special Session on Tenant Protections, Marijuana Enforcement
On Monday, Oregon lawmakers convened for a one-day special session to renew tenant protections and address a slate of other priorities facing the state in a $400 million package. For…
Oregon’s Revenue Boom Sees Boost From Inflation’s Shadow
On Wednesday, Oregon’s Office of Economic Analysis presented the latest economic and revenue forecast to the legislature’s tax-writing committees, the last update lawmakers will receive before the five-week “short” session, beginning…