The “kicker” — an unplanned tax rebate favoring Oregon’s richest taxpayers — is almost surely on its way. The latest Oregon
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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
School districts in Oregon have been drawing up plans for staff cuts, in case the Oregon legislature fails to come
If Oregonians needed a reminder of how reckless the Oregon kicker law is, today we got it in the state
The State of Oregon is on the verge of enacting its ninth “kicker” tax rebate and returning an estimated $470
The State of Oregon is on the verge of enacting its ninth “kicker” tax rebate and returning an estimated $470
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Tax Day focus: Record-breaking kicker + the need for a well-funded IRS
With tax season coming to an end, it’s a good moment to discuss the vital role that our tax system
April 11, 2024
Unfair debt collection practices and child care funding in the legislative spotlight
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss legislative efforts to better protect Oregonians from unfair debt collection practices and provide needed funding for Employment Related Day Care.
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Oregon taxes and low-income families: good and bad news
Low-income families with young children can now claim the Oregon Kids’ Credit, a great development. Yet Oregon’s tax system continues to weigh more heavily on the poor than on the rich.
February 8, 2024
Another kicker is afoot and other highlights from today’s economic forecast