The Oregon Center for Public Policy today asked the Oregon Secretary of State to audit and investigate a tax credit program that subsidizes film productions, claiming that the “unnecessarily generous” tax credits are “squandering state resources that could fund schools, public safety and health care and other human services.”
OCPP Calls for Audit and Investigation of Film Subsidy Program Read More »
The legislature has sent to the Governor’s desk the Jobs and Transportation Act, which will raise gasoline taxes and vehicle fees to fund important investments and repairs to Oregon’s transportation infrastructure.
Will Poor, Working Families Be Roadkill? Read More »
If the budget proposed by the Co-Chairs of the Joint Ways and Means Committee becomes a reality, programs serving frail seniors will be cut back, with some seniors losing the assistance they need to live independently in their own homes.
Misplaced Priorities Read More »
The legislature will soon vote on bills that would raise taxes on the wealthiest Oregonians and corporations. If the votes fail, or if the measures are referred to the voters and fail there, middle- and low-income Oregonians — those hardest hit by the economic downturn — should brace for even greater pain than what’s already on the way.
Raise Revenue or Deepen the Pain Read More »
History is unfolding before our eyes as Congress overhauls our health care system so that, at long last, it covers all Americans. Maybe.
Affordability Is Key to Real Health Care Reform Read More »
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), commonly known as the federal recovery package, exempts from federal income taxes the first $2,400 a worker collects in unemployment benefits. The provision applies for tax year 2009 only, and benefits over $2,400 remain subject to tax.[1] Absent legislative action, unemployed Oregonians will not be able to take
Oregon Should Follow the Feds in Not Taxing Some Unemployment Benefits Read More »
Employment data show “need for a stable public sector,” OCPP says
Jobs in Oregon Will Remain Scarce Well Into Next Decade Read More »
As the 2009 legislature enters its final weeks and considers revenue bills to balance the budget and make the state tax system more fair, each legislator should know that a significant share of their constituents utilize the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
Your Constituents Utilize the EITC Read More »
I want climate change.
No, I’m not talking about an increase in Earth’s temperature that would melt the polar ice caps.
I Want Climate Change Read More »
The budget Congress approved today contains good news for Oregonians. It bolsters ongoing efforts to invest in people and the economy while setting the stage to reduce the nation’s deficits.
Congressional Budget Is Good News for Oregonians Read More »
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