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Oregon's High Income Taxes: Are They A Problem?

Posted by: Administrator Account on 8/20/2010 | 0 Comments
This chart from the Sightline Institute in Seattle shows that Oregon taxes many of its residents at the highest rates in the nation. Overall, Oregon's tax burden is lower than the national average because we don't have a sales tax. What impact does this type of tax system have on the ability of Oregon to attract and retain wealthy individuals? Will we ever be able to adopt a more balanced tax structure?

The California that Was

Posted by: Administrator Account on 8/17/2010 | 0 Comments
This interesting article discusses the massive transition in Californian fiscal policies from the old to the new. It traces the trends that created a global economic leader, and marks the issues that are contributing to the Golden State's economic problems.

An Income Tax in Washington?

Posted by: Administrator Account on 8/17/2010 | 0 Comments
An editorial about a potential income tax in Washington state.

Pat Reiten discusses the Oregon Business Plan with the Statesman Journal

Posted by: Administrator Account on 8/17/2010 | 0 Comments
Pat Reiten discusses the Oregon Business Plan with the Stateman Journal's Editorial Page Editor, Dich Hughes.

Growing Jobs, and Community, in Klamath County

Posted by: Administrator Account on 8/3/2010 | 0 Comments
Last week, a team of business leaders, elected officials, economic developers, and community partners released a report outlining a path toward improved job creation, community and environmental health in Klamath County, Oregon.

The Push for Income

Posted by: Administrator Account on 8/3/2010 | 0 Comments
Last Thursday, the Eugene Register Guard editorialized about Oregon's low per capita income.

Should Oregon Emphasize Foreign Language Learning?

Posted by: Administrator Account on 8/1/2010 | 0 Comments
Dave Porter argues on the Global Strategies Blog that the Oregon Business Plan should focus more on improving foreign language learning for Oregonians, as part of our strategy to strengthen traded sector industries. Do you agree?

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