The State of Oregon is on the verge of enacting its ninth “kicker” tax rebate and returning an estimated $470 million to Oregon taxpayers. The kicker, which was voted into the Oregon State Constitution in 2000, is enacted whenever state revenues are 2 percent more than the calculated budget.
Kicker tax rebates Read More »
When you take your cat to the veterinarian to be “fixed” you expect it to be permanent. You’d be disappointed if the vet told you your cat could get pregnant again in six years.
Will lawmakers disappoint taxpayers with their corporate minimum tax “fix?” Read More »
In the waning hours of the 2015 legislative session, lawmakers are considering a bill that could put Oregon’s “kicker” law on steroids.
SB 567: A Kicker on Steriods in the Making Read More »
Combating theft — especially stealing from some of the most vulnerable Oregonians — ought not be controversial. It should be a moral and economic priority for all of our elected leaders. So it is frustrating to see the Oregon legislature sit on a bill (SB 718) that would help stamp out wage theft. Why are Oregon
Will Oregon Lawmakers Coddle Thieves? Read More »
Today’s Supreme Court decision is a victory for the health of our country. Millions of families across the nation can have peace of mind that the federal subsidies that make it possible for them to afford health insurance will remain in place.
A Victory for the Health of Our Nation Read More »
Undocumented Oregonians pay taxes, which is one of the ways they contribute to Oregon’s economy. The taxes help fund schools and other public services that make our economy stronger.
Immigration Reform Would Boost Oregon State and Local Budgets Read More »
Preventing social problems before they arise is a smart thing to do. Certainly, taking steps that prevent child abuse and neglect is better for the kids, better for the state budget and better for all Oregonians.
Pay for prevention, not financiers and middlemen Read More »
[Note: This post has been updated with links to a bill introduced today shortly after the post was published. The bill would suspend the kicker and devote the funds to the rainy day fund and education.]
Will the Kicker Make Oregon a Fool Again? Read More »
The income group in Oregon that pays the highest share of their income to state and local taxes: Lowest income households.[1]
Tax Facts That Matter: 2015 Edition Read More »
Did you hear that Oregon will spend $1 billion over the next two years helping families with their housing costs? It’s true.
State housing subsidy overdue for reform in Oregon Read More »