The State of Oregon is on the verge of enacting its ninth “kicker” tax rebate and returning an estimated $470
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The State of Oregon is on the verge of enacting its ninth “kicker” tax rebate and returning an estimated $470
Oregon’s economy is growing, but the economic downturn that began in 2001 is still limiting the ability of the State
If the amount of Oregon revenues collected over a two-year budget cycle exceeds the state economists' projections made near the
Sho Dozono's heart is in the right place ("Kick your kicker back to Oregon" 11/27/2001), but his accounting is off-base.
If the amount of Oregon income taxes collected exceeds the state economists' projections (from a forecast two years prior) by
Financial advisors tell us that we should all set aside a little money, an “emergency fund,” to help us meet
“In Oregon, where the women are strong and the men are good looking, the typical taxpayer is about half-average.” While
If the amount of Oregon income taxes collected exceeds the state economists’ projections (from a forecast two years prior) by
The Governor and legislators are difficult to understand. They tell us they have to make deep and painful budget cuts
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