Oregon’s economic success is undeniable. Oregon ranks third among states in terms of economic growth since 2001 and Oregon workers are far more productive than the national average. Indeed, as Oregon’s economy has grown over the better part of the last two decades, so too has its importance in the national economy.
Oregon’s Top Performing Economy Can Offer Opportunity for All Read More »
As Oregon lawmakers consider raising corporate taxes to prevent cuts to schools and other public services, a new report finds that many of the nation’s largest corporations are paying little or nothing in state income taxes across the country. Despite reporting large profits to shareholders, these corporations are paying less to states in income taxes than just a few years ago, according to the Washington, D.C.-based Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP).
State corporate income taxes continue to shrink Read More »
Oregon’s spending of state dollars has changed little over the past 16 years. This is evident when one compares state spending to a measure of the total income earned by Oregonians.
Oregon Spending Level Is Flat Read More »
It’s 4/20. For some, this date may trigger the often-asked questions: How much revenue is the tax on marijuana generating? And what’s it being spent on?
Oregon’s state tax on marijuana brought in about $67 million in the 12-month period through February 2017.
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A group of taxpaying Oregonians is increasingly fearful of federal agents: undocumented workers.
Undocumented Oregonians pay $81 million in state and local taxes Read More »
Dark political money is flowing in Oregon. It seeks to squelch efforts in the legislature to raise taxes on corporations. This is happening, of course, as a $1.6 billion revenue shortfall threatens cuts to schools, health care, and other public services that benefit all Oregonians.
Without a doubt, raising corporate taxes is the place to start when it comes to raising revenue — not only to protect vital services from the current budget crisis but also to strengthen them so they improve the lives of all Oregonians.
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You may have heard the radio ads, seen the large newspaper ads, or pulled the shiny postcard from your mailbox touting a proposal to create a “First-Time Home Buyers Savings Account.”
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The Oregon legislature should reject a new tax shelter proposed by the Oregon Association of Realtors dubbed the “Oregon First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account.”
Undocumented Oregonians pay taxes. The millions in taxes they pay to help fund schools and other public services that strengthen Oregon’s economy.
In a world in which the State of Oregon has unlimited revenue to spend addressing society’s needs for education, economic development, housing, health care, child foster care, seniors’ care, and the like, it might be okay to give everyone a housing subsidy.
Who needs a housing subsidy more? Read More »