The State of Oregon is on the verge of enacting its ninth “kicker” tax rebate and returning an estimated $470
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When you take your cat to the veterinarian to be “fixed” you expect it to be permanent. You’d be disappointed
In the waning hours of the 2015 legislative session, lawmakers are considering a bill that could put Oregon’s “kicker” law
Combating theft — especially stealing from some of the most vulnerable Oregonians — ought not be controversial. It should be
Today’s Supreme Court decision is a victory for the health of our country. Millions of families across the nation can
Undocumented Oregonians pay taxes, which is one of the ways they contribute to Oregon’s economy. The taxes help fund schools
Preventing social problems before they arise is a smart thing to do. Certainly, taking steps that prevent child abuse and
[Note: This post has been updated with links to a bill introduced today shortly after the post was published. The
The income group in Oregon that pays the highest share of their income to state and local taxes: Lowest income
Did you hear that Oregon will spend $1 billion over the next two years helping families with their housing costs?
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