Tax subsidies for data centers bring few benefits for Oregonians and many downsides
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Rather than open job opportunities for native-born workers, mass deportations would lead to a negative ripple effect throughout the job
Exempting tips from taxes makes the tax system less fair while opening the door to yet more gaming of system
Workforce standards boards are a proven strategy that state lawmakers should employ to improve the economic security of Oregonians.
Measure 118 would do more harm than good.
Making Oregonians more economically secure requires a minimum wage that isn’t stuck in place, but rather makes forward progress, lifting
Tax filing is our civic duty, but fulfilling that obligation should not come with unnecessary costs and headaches.
If you don’t mind vast inequality, where the rich amass ever larger fortunes, then the current kicker is for you.
Women still make only 84 cents for every dollar men earn.
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