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The central argument by opponents of Measures 66 and 67, that the measures will cause Oregon to lose jobs, is
The Sunday Oregonian featured a story comparing two businesses and their different views of Measures 66 and 67.
Indicating that the state’s fiscal situation is beginning to stabilize, today’s revenue forecast by Oregon state economists confirms that the
Data released today showing a surge in Oregon’s hunger rate remind us of the importance of the expansion of food
Oregon is among a minority of states that tax the income of families living below the poverty line, according to
Which businesses are going to be paying more taxes under Measure 67, and which won’t? Which Oregonians will pay more
The flowchart in this PDF shows which businesses would pay tax under Measure 67.
The flowchart in this PDF shows which Oregonians would pay more under Measure 66.
Adam Smith, the father of capitalism, walked with Jesus in at least one respect: his support for progressive taxation. That’s
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Workers Across Oregon Are Demanding Unions
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, workers across the country began organizing at levels not seen in years. From
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The Myth of Oregon’s “Bad Business Climate”
By a number of indicators, Oregon’s economy outperforms that of most other states.
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Tobias Read on How Oregon Is Resisting Trump’s Voting Crackdown
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