Despite the prevalence of wage theft, the state agency tasked with protecting workers has fewer resources to combat the problem
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Oregon can crack down on tax avoidance by large, multinational corporations by enacting a policy known as worldwide combined reporting,
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A dozen Oregon organizations sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation today calling on them to oppose tax cuts
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Tax subsidies for data centers bring few benefits for Oregonians and many downsides
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