Exempting tips from taxes makes the tax system less fair while opening the door to yet more gaming of system
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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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The Oregon Kids' Credit can be worth up to $1,000 per eligible child.
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