Report Details Soaring Business Tax Burden in Oregon, Portland
In just a few short years, Oregon’s state business tax burden has increased nearly 45%, according to a newly released report by national accounting firm Ernst & Young.
State Economists Predict Record Revenue, Mild Recession
Anticipated revenue for the current biennium has increased by $421 million since the September revenue forecast, bringing expected revenue for the 2021-23 biennium to $4.97 billion above the close-of-session forecast.
OBI Statement on the December 2022 Revenue Forecast
Oregon’s December 2022 revenue forecast indicates that the state continues to collect record revenue, though a mild recession is possible. OBI President and CEO Angela Wilhelms urged state legislators to focus on growing the state’s economy.
Nov. 11, 2022 Capitol Connect Newsletter
Policy updates, events and other news
Nov. 1 Webinar Recording: Future Ready Oregon Update
Leaders with the Higher Education Coordinating Commission discussed their progress in implementing the Future Ready Oregon program.
Oct. 27 Webinar Recording: Are You Ready for Paid Family and Medical Leave?
The webinar will cover what employers need to know as the Jan. 1 start of Paid Leave Oregon approaches
Oct. 7 Webinar Recording: Manufacturing Day Policy, Panel Discussion
The webinar will recap this year’s inaugural Manufacturing and Innovation Roadshow, discuss the importance of the manufacturing sector and talk policy
2022 Oregon Visionary Video: Dutch Bros
Dutch Bros has opened hundreds of drive-through locations, providing small business ownership and operator opportunities and creating jobs across Oregon.
2022 Oregon Visionary Video: Scott Hamlin
Scott Hamlin founded Looptworks, a champion of the circular economy on a mission to eliminate textile waste.
Dec. 9 Webinar: Oregon Health Care Policy, Program Update
The webinar will recap this year’s inaugural Manufacturing and Innovation Roadshow, discuss the importance of the manufacturing sector and talk policy