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As fuel taxes plummet, states weigh charging by the mile instead of the tank
Evan Burroughs has spent eight years touting the virtues of an Oregon pilot program charging motorists by the distance their vehicle travels rather than the gas it guzzles, yet his own mother still hasn't bought in.
Would-be developer receives prison sentence
James W. Millegan of McMinnville, who at one time planned to build a large equestrian center in Yamhill County, last week was sentenced for evading payment of more than $2.5 million in personal income taxes.
Oregon’s tax revenue forecast exceeds expectations
Oregon's tax revenue forecast has jumped again, potentially giving state lawmakers more money to spend in the next budget and driving up the likely state tax rebate that taxpayers could receive next year, the Oregonian/OregonLive reported Wednesday.
Big builders placed under tax umbrella
The construction industry is pushing back on city guidance classifying contractors as 鈥榬etailers鈥� for a new surcharge.
Forecasting a better tax climate for real estate
The full impact of a new federal law likely won鈥檛 be evident for a few years, but some stakeholders are optimistic.
Oregon construction industry would get $770M from Obama’s jobs plan
As more details emerge about President Obama鈥檚 proposed American Jobs Act, as much as $770.6 million could be injected into the Oregon鈥檚 construction industry.
Portland real estate brokers fight city tax
The Oregon Court of Appeals last week ruled in favor of residential real estate brokers Beth Kellan and Diane Rulien who claimed the city of Portland's income based business license tax for brokers breaks state law.
Beaverton schools support urban renewal plan, but want their own levy
Nearly three months after stating that it supports an urban renewal plan that would redirect future property tax dollars away from schools, the Beaverton School Board is asking voters for […]
Pie chart breaks down Portland business tax dollar spending
Like pie charts? Like Money? Like men and women in slick uniforms? Well, check out this pie chart that the city released today that breaks down where Portland鈥檚 Business Tax dollars for FY2010-2011 went.
Federal bill would update tax code to help construction contractors
A bill introduced in Congress late last week would leave many construction firms with more working capital until contracts are completed. But lawmakers would need to approve the halt of quarterly income tax collection.
Voters unwilling to pay more taxes for school construction projects
A number of bond measures aimed at funding facilities upgrades at school districts around the state were put to the voters on Tuesday. In the Portland-metro area, bonds that would have significantly raised property taxes did not have widespread appeal, while bonds that continued the same rates as some already in place experienced more success.
Voters approve North Bethany property tax
The 109 registered voters in the unincorporated North Bethany area of Washington County on Tuesday night overwhelmingly approved a permanent property tax rate to help pay for transportation needs in the area pegged for extensive development.
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
