Beverage Tax Would Make Oregon Less Affordable, Competitive
Imposing a 5-cent tax on beverages would erode Oregon’s affordability and its competitiveness
OBI Testifies in Support of Organized Retail Crime Bill (video)
Organized retail crime has cost Oregon an estimated $1.4 billion in economic activity and more than 8,000 jobs
OBI Testifies in Support of Funding to Combat Retail Crime (Video)
SB 960 would extend funding for a grant program to fight organized retail crime, which hurts Oregon businesses, employees and consumers.
In Op-Ed, OBI CEO Urges Lawmakers to Hit ‘Pause’ on New Taxes
Oregon’s business tax burden increased 43% between 2019 and 2022. The state’s employers are struggling to adapt, and the state’s competitiveness is eroding.
Voters Defeat Salem Payroll Tax by a Wide Margin
On Nov. 7, voters defeated a complex employee payroll tax adopted by the Salem City Council
Survey: Small Businesses Feel Overtaxed and Overwhelmed
Oregon’s small businesses feel underappreciated and overtaxed, according to a survey conducted in January and early February. And to a stunning degree, they report being overwhelmed by rapidly changing regulations.