Oregon’s economy is growing, but the economic downturn that began in 2001 is still limiting the ability of the State
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If the amount of Oregon revenues collected over a two-year budget cycle exceeds the state economists' projections made near the
If the amount of Oregon income taxes collected exceeds the state economists' projections (from a forecast two years prior) by
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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.
April 23, 2026

Tobias Read on How Oregon Is Resisting Trump’s Voting Crackdown
In this episode, Alejandro Queral speaks with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, the state’s chief elections officer, on efforts
April 9, 2026

“We’ve Been Very Foolish”: Inside Oregon’s Data Center Boom
Oregon is one of the nation’s top destinations for data centers, attracted by the state’s cheap power and favorable climate.
March 12, 2026
