State tax revenues are bouncing back from the pandemic recession, buoyed by rising wages, thriving financial markets, and nearly $2 trillion in federal aid. Many states are using these surplus…
Category: Policy Insights
Despite Economic Pessimism, Oregonians Mostly Approve Local Funding Measures
On Tuesday, May 17, Oregonians cast their ballots to nominate partisan candidates for the general election and nonpartisan state and local offices. Although much of the media’s attention focused on…
Oregonians Say State Taxes Are Too High
Three-in-five Oregonians say their state taxes are too high, according to a new poll commissioned by Oregon Public Broadcasting released on April 21. The poll, conducted by DHM Research, also…
Idaho Sets Stage for Cross-Border Conflict Over Taxing Authority
On March 31, Idaho Governor Brad Little (R) signed into law H.B. 677, a bill aiming to protect Idaho businesses from out-of-state tax authorities collecting tax on commerce occurring within…
Reflections on Oregon's 2021 Session
Oregon lawmakers recently adjourned their annual session after enacting substantial tax legislation affecting a broad swath of businesses. These changes include modifying the new corporate activity tax, scaling back a…
Can the Portland City Council Enact a Carbon Tax?
The Portland City Council and its Bureau of Planning and Sustainability are proposing an ordinance and amendments to the city code establishing a $25 per ton carbon tax. The tax…