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Businesses antsy to flee Oregon
Measures 66 and 67, which raised business taxes in Oregon, have prompted a flood of calls to brokers in Southwest Washington from business owners looking into the possibility of relocating to Clark County.
Poll: Are Measures 66 and 67 hurting Oregon business?
Measures 66 and 67, two controversial Oregon ballot referendums that were passed by public vote in January, raised state taxes. Measure 66 raised taxes on household incomes more than $250,000 and individual incomes more than $125,000. Measure 67 raised the $10 corporate minimum tax to $150 for most businesses. Both measures took effect for the 2009 tax year.
After 66, 67, business still in Oregon
Few companies appear to have left Oregon after the passage of tax increases set by Measures 66 and 67.
Oregon’s reputation could be hurting commercial development
Could Oregon’s label of being unfriendly to big business be hurting the local commercial real estate market? The Oregonian’s Brent Hunsberger reported today that Oregon ranks 38 on the Chief […]
Oregon’s reputation could be hurting commercial development
Could Oregon’s label of being unfriendly to big business be hurting the local commercial real estate market? The Oregonian’s Brent Hunsberger reported today that Oregon ranks 38 on the Chief […]
Who’s watching Measure 67 fallout?
Ed Orcutt, a Washington state representative from Kalama, is warning his legislative colleagues that any tax increases could hinder the slight economic recovery his state is currently experiencing. And while […]
Who’s watching Measure 67 fallout?
Ed Orcutt, a Washington state representative from Kalama, is warning his legislative colleagues that any tax increases could hinder the slight economic recovery his state is currently experiencing. And while […]
Contractors sort through tax increase hit
After the passage of Measures 66 and 67, contractors are sorting out the effects the tax increases will have on business. Those could include laying off employees, leaving the state or closing up shop.
Cuts planned in case Measures 66, 67 fail
State departments have put together lists of potential cuts to their budgets. The lists outline five- and 10-percent cuts for each department, including a cut of $1 million from the Oregon Department of Transportation.
House leaders debate tax increases
Despite arguing opposite sides on the state’s upcoming tax-increase referenda, Democratic and Republican leaders agree on one message: Oregon is going to pay. The Jan. 26 vote on measures 66 […]
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
