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2023 Legislature News

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Survey: Oregonians Deeply Pessimistic about the State’s Direction

2023 Legislature News, FeaturedBy Erik Lukens

The DHM Research survey of likely voters finds that opposition to new taxes is particularly strong in the Portland area, where even Mayor Ted Wheeler admits that residents and businesses are “hitting their limit.”

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May 22 Legislative Week in Brief

2023 Legislature News, OBI BlogBy Erik Lukens

A weekly rundown of recent legislative developments of interest to employers and a look at upcoming activity on significant issues.

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Data Reveal Oregon’s Waning Economic Competitiveness

2023 Legislature News, OBI BlogBy Erik Lukens

In recent years, Oregon has changed from a high-cost state with moderate businesses taxes to a high-cost state with above-average taxes. It has become a much less desirable place for businesses to invest and grow.

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May 15 Legislative Week in Brief

2023 Legislature News, OBI BlogBy Erik Lukens

A weekly rundown of recent legislative developments of interest to employers and a look at upcoming activity on significant issues.

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May 8 Legislative Week in Brief

2023 Legislature News, OBI BlogBy Erik Lukens

A weekly rundown of recent legislative developments of interest to employers and a look at upcoming activity on significant issues.

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Wage Bill Would Prompt Lawsuits, Hurt Small Businesses

2023 Legislature News, OBI BlogBy Erik Lukens

By making general contractors responsible for wages not paid by subcontractors, HB 2057A would create obstacles for new and emerging businesses. General contractors would be incentivized to employ only subcontractors with which they were familiar.

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May 1 Legislative Week in Brief

2023 Legislature News, OBI BlogBy Erik Lukens

A weekly rundown of recent legislative developments of interest to employers and a look at upcoming activity on significant issues.

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Lawmakers Should Drop Unworkable $20 Billion Health Scheme

2023 Legislature News, OBI BlogBy Erik Lukens

Lawmakers continue to pursue a state-level single-payer plan that would be so unworkable and expensive that no other state has yet created one. It would require tax hikes of at least $20 billion per year.

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April 24 Legislative Week in Brief

2023 Legislature News, OBI BlogBy Erik Lukens

A weekly rundown of recent legislative developments of interest to employers and a look at upcoming activity on significant issues.

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April 17 Legislative Week in Brief

2023 Legislature News, OBI BlogBy Erik Lukens

A weekly rundown of recent legislative developments of interest to employers and a look at upcoming activity on significant issues.

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