A new analysis of the temporary income tax increase on the January 28, 2003, ballot shows that the typical Oregonian will pay less than $6 a month in extra taxes over the three years the temporary tax increase will be in effect.
Tax Increase “Less Than You Think” Read More »
Oregonians’ retirement plans will continue to be at heightened risk if Congress does not take steps to protect investors.
Arizona? Florida? Not This Year, Honey Read More »
Oregon’s Poverty Rate Flat; Number of Poor Grows; Median Income Unchanged
Recession Takes Its Toll Read More »
Increasing the minimum wage will not reduce access to food stamps
Measure 25 and Food Stamps Read More »
The Oregon Center for Public Policy, a Silverton-based research institute, today called a legislative proposal to cut capital gains taxes while temporarily increasing income taxes “a reverse Robin Hood and an appalling lesson for Oregon’s school children.
Proposal is “a reverse Robin Hood and an appalling lesson for Oregon’s school children” Read More »
If the polling is accurate, on November 5th Oregonians will vote by a sizeable majority to increase the minimum wage to $6.90 and index it to inflation thereafter. Voters should rest easy, knowing that their vote to raise the minimum wage will not, contrary to claims made by the opposition, harm Oregon’s anemic economic recovery.
Clear Conscience on the Minimum Wage Read More »
Recession May Be Over, But Workers May Not Recover
Workers Face Uncertainty this Labor Day Read More »
News Release During the first year of the economic downturn, at least one in seven Oregon adults lived in households struggling to put food on the table, according to new state health survey data released today by the Oregon Center for Public Policy. The results suggest that the number of Oregon adults who are not
New State Health Survey Finds High Food Insecurity During Recession Read More »
On June 30th the Oregon Legislative Assembly adjourned its third special session, called to deal with a revenue shortfall that seemed to grow worse by the day. Immediately television crews were dispatched to get a “person-on-the-street” perspective on the Legislature’s performance.
Something Happened. Taking issue with a “did nothing” session Read More »
Oregon’s most recent economic and revenue projection for the current two-year budget cycle shows that the State will have $1.4 billion less resources than anticipated by the 2001 Legislative Assembly. The June forecast projects $506 million less resources this biennium than was anticipated in the March forecast.
For Better or Worse: The Governor’s Income Tax Proposal and Two Different Alternatives Read More »
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