Measure 118 would do more harm than good.
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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.
When it comes to tax policy, all too often Oregon fails to fly with her own wings. Rather than heed
The Oregon Kids' Credit can be worth up to $1,000 per eligible child.
Oregon's tax system weighs more heavily on the poor than anyone else
This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for the teachers, nurses, and other workers who have walked the picket line to demand better
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