Poll tests “Privacy vs. Security” debate
An Oregon poll examines at a hot-button issue to gauge where Oregonians stand on privacy & liberty against the needs of security & law enforcement.
Oregon regions seeing above average growth
University of Oregon Regional Economic Indexes Press Release provided by Tim Duy Oregon Economic Forum University of Oregon Oregon Regional Economic Indicators: October measures of economic activity were generally solid across all regions in Oregon. Highlights of the report include: Moving average measures of activity – which smooth monthly volatility – indicate that the Portland…
Big 25th Birthday Party for Measure 5
Nearly 200 people showed up to the Portland Airport Shilo Inn to celebrate the 25th Birthday of Measure 5 on December 2nd. The cake read “You saved our home” Without Measure 5 your property taxes would be 40% higher!
Protect the legacy of Measure 5
You can protect the legacy of Measure 5 with a donation to the Taxpayer Foundation of Oregon. Make a donation of cash, stock, vehicles or other items here. It almost didn’t happen…
Oregon shocker: State painfully lags behind nation
Last year, Oregon was ranking among the worst states in several important categories. The Taxpayer Foundation helped to raise awareness and solicit ideas from Oregon taxpayers on how we could do better.
Much of Oregon hurt by housing sales
University of Oregon Regional Economic Indexes Press Release provided By Tim Duy Oregon Economic Forum July was another solid month for regional economies in Oregon. Highlights of the report include:
Common Kicker questions answered
Common Kicker questions: By Oregon Department of Revenue, Kicker credit: Can I claim the full kicker credit if my spouse recently died and the income was included in our 2014 joint return? Yes, you may claim the entire credit on your 2015 return even though you may be filing using the single status. Kicker credit:…
Rural Oregon needs more cell-towers
By Taxpayer Foundation of Oregon A lack of cell phone towers and reliable Internet service is hurting business in rural Oregon. “We use our cell phones on the farm because we need them to communicate with each other,” said a farmer in Vale, Oregon. “Even with a cell phone booster in the house, our service…
Rogue Valley missing out on recovery
University of Oregon Regional Economic Indexes Press Release provided By Tim Duy Oregon Economic Forum University of Oregon Oregon Regional Economic Indicators: Measures of activity strengthened in June across almost all of Oregon’s major metro areas. Highlights of the report include: – Most regions in Oregon are growing at or above their average pace of…
Hayden’s Mobile Medical Clinic Bill becomes law
By Taxpayer Association of Oregon Foundation A bill (HB 3139) sponsored by Rep. Cedric Hayden was signed into law on May 21, making it easier for mobile medical clinics to go into communities to provide much needed medical and dental care. The law prohibits local government from preventing mobile clinics from parking on private property…