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Murmurs: Kotek Opposes Corporate Tax Measure
KOTEK OPPOSES CORPORATE TAX MEASURE: The Oregon secretary of state certified Initiative Petition 17 for the November ballot on July 24. But the measure, which would increase corporate taxes and distribute the proceeds to nearly every Oregonian, already has one powerful opponent: Gov. Tina Kotek. “I am opposed to this ballot measure,” Kotek says. “It may look good on paper, but its flawed approach would punch a huge hole in the state budget and put essential services for low-wage and working families at risk.” Antonio Gisbert, chief petitioner for IP 17, told WW he hoped progressives would support the measure, which includes two concepts—the redistribution of wealth and a form of universal income—that many left-leaning voters may find attractive. But as Kotek notes, the practical impacts of the measure would be negative for the state government. Oregon corporations, which already face a high tax burden, hate it. Last year, Kotek recognized high taxes as an impediment to the region and state’s economic recovery and encouraged local leaders not to seek any new taxes for the next three years. Her opposition to IP 17 reinforces that position.
Two more spending bills advance from Senate committee, include funds for 3 Central Oregon projects
WASHNGTON (KTVZ) – Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced Monday he's secured critical investments in Oregon transportation, affordable housing, economic development, and community public safety in the second set of fiscal year 2025 government spending bills to pass the committee—a key first step on the road to becoming law. Central The post Two more spending bills advance from Senate committee, include funds for 3 Central Oregon projects appeared first on KTVZ.
Oregon receiving over $17 million to make airport improvements
(The Center Square) - The Federal Aviation Administration gave Oregon $17,364,442 to make infrastructure upgrades under the Airport Improvement Program. “Oregon’s airports connect communities across our state to the rest of the world—supporting local businesses, transporting goods, connecting travelers to world-class recreational opportunities, and providing essential lifelines during natural disasters,” U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, said. “This $17 million in federal funding will modernize infrastructure at airports across Oregon, growing our economy and ensuring safety for Oregonians and visitors alike as they fly throughout our state.”
'No children in the village': Report details tribes' losses to Indian boarding schools
More than 18,000 children were shipped off to faraway schools in the late 19th and 20th centuries. Nearly 900 known deaths occurred in the 417 federal-run institutions, along with uncounted cases of trauma, abuse, neglect, poor nutrition and despair. Entire generations paid the price for a failed federal policy. These and other facts...
Redo of Oregon program to cap greenhouse gas pollution ready for public review
Oregon’s plan to regulate fossil fuel companies and reduce greenhouse gases is ready for public comment after being derailed seven months ago by a lawsuit brought by natural gas companies. Draft regulations for the state’s redo of the 2021 Climate Protection Program were published Tuesday by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. The agency gave […]
Willamette Valley Vineyards, other Oregon wineries at top of USA TODAY lists
Willamette Valley Vineyards placed at the top of two spots on national wine lists as voted on by readers and ranked by USA TODAY. The Turner-based vineyard and winery placed first in Best Tasting Room and second in Best Wine Club in the country. This is the first win for the Willamette...
Another Oregon Lumber Mill Closes, 5th One This Year
Oregon will still have at least 168 sawmills or lumber mills left, but the pace they are closing at is alarming. According to reports, the Malheur Lumber Company is closing for good, and with it will of at least 76 jobs. The company is based out of John Day, OR, and has cited a number of reasons it's closing this mill. It's the last lumber mill in Grant County, OR.
Connect 2 Oregon event aims to network small businesses with resources
Central Oregon small businesses had a chance to network and learn about resources available to them Wednesday at Central Oregon Community College's Redmond campus. Connect 2 Oregon is an outreach program put on by the Oregon Department of Administration to share the different government contracts and resources available. "We offer...
Redmond HS unified sports program adds sheep showing at Deschutes County Fair
Redmond HS unified sports program adds sheep showing at Deschutes County Fair. The Redmond High School unified sports program is introducing special needs athletes to sheep showing. The athletes are debuting at this year’s Deschutes County Fair.
City of Redmond says it’s cut water use at parks, municipal facilities by about one-third: Here’s how they did it
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The City of Redmond said Wednesday it's reached a significant milestone in its ongoing sustainability efforts, achieving a more than 30% reduction in water usage across its parks and municipal facilities during the hot, dry months of June and July. That equates to a savings of...
County Plans to Relocate Houseless in East Redmond
After years of discussing plans to move houseless individual's off of 137 acres of County-owned land in east Redmond, County Commissioners approved a plan that would help relocate individuals. Commissioners voted 2-1, directing County staff members to draft a Request for Proposals for the operation of a supported/managed camp on...
Deschutes County Accepts Funding For Behavioral Health Facility
Deschutes County accepted funding from the Oregon Health Authority on July 24 to support a behavioral health treatment facility in Redmond. On May 29, the Board of County Commissioners gave approval for the Deschutes County Health Services to accept a $2,000,000 grant to construct a Class 1, 16-bed secure residential treatment facility.
It's Zucchini Season. Will Your Friends and Neighbors Survive?
If you have a garden, then you might know the scenario: It's after dark and you find yourself tiptoeing up to your neighbor's porch, aiming to leave a harvest of zucchini behind. Those with thriving zucchini plants know the deal: Your friends, loved ones, coworkers and neighbors get a full-on squash assault this time of year, every year.
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