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Term Limits are an American Tradition
This week an Oregonian letter writer objected to a measure on November’s ballot…
Read News DetailRe-arranging Deck Chairs on the Housing Titanic
The Portland City Council wants to spend at least 30% of all urban…
Read News DetailTobacco Revenues Prove Addictive
Preface In 1765, the British Parliament passed the Stamp Act, taxing every sheet…
Read News DetailBig Money doesn’t help Small Schools
The biggest private foundation in the world is pouring millions of dollars into…
Read News DetailTaxing Oregon’s Tourists
Summary Oregon state and local governments levy over $268 million a year in…
Read News DetailAn Inconvenient Poll
According to a recent poll commissioned by several environmental groups, only two percent…
Read News DetailOregon’s New Umbrella: The Rainy Day Amendment
Summary The Rainy Day Amendment responds to the fact that Oregon’s state budget…
Read News DetailOregon’s New Umbrella: The Rainy Day amendment
What if Oregon could enjoy the fastest economic growth of any state over…
Read News DetailOpen Primary, Closed Doors
Lately there has been much talk in political circles about the proposed ballot…
Read News DetailUrban Renewal at what Cost?
Recently the Portland City Council approved a $51 million dollar extension of the…
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