A few weeks ago, we learned that a $3 billion "kicker" rebate could be on its way. As usual, the
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Tax Day is right around the corner. It’s the deadline for filing your Oregon income tax return and, potentially, claiming
Today, state economists gave their latest take on Oregon’s economy and revenue collections. Their presentation to Oregon lawmakers contained mostly
The “kicker” — an unplanned tax rebate favoring Oregon’s richest taxpayers — is almost surely on its way. The latest
Today’s Oregon Economic and Revenue Forecast leaves little doubt that the “kicker” — an unplanned tax rebate favoring Oregon’s richest
Ten years ago, Oregon lawmakers were scrambling to fill a massive budget shortfall. The Great Recession had choked our economy,
The national oddity that is Oregon’s “kicker” law is on its way to hand huge bonuses to the richest Oregonians
Daniel Hauser, Policy Analyst with the Oregon Center for Public Policy (OCPP.ORG), was interviewed by Marc Albert, Radio Host with
One of Oregon’s most fiscally irresponsible policies is now set to rear its ugly head. Today, state economists confirmed that
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Progress undone? Federal bill threatens Oregon’s health care gains
Much of the progress Oregon has made in expanding health care access is at risk as a result of the
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A disaster for struggling families
The massive reconciliation bill passed by Congress on the eve of the 4th of July holiday will leave many Oregon
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Another harm from the monstrous U.S. House reconciliation bill: less state revenue
The reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House is truly monstrous, slashing health care and nutrition assistance to help pay
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It’s time for the Working Families Kicker
[This op-ed was originally published in the Portland Business Journal] As working families across Oregon struggle with rising costs and