Economy Oregon residents will vote in November on a $1,600 annual universal basic income Katie Balevic 2024-08-16T15:29:34Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email icon An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. Email Twitter icon A stylized bird with an open mouth, tweeting. Twitter … Read more
Just two of the more than 50 new laws proposed by Oregonians through the ballot initiative process stand a chance at appearing before voters in November. Friday was the deadline for groups to submit the more than 100,000 petition signatures needed to give voters a chance to approve or reject ballot measures. Only two measures … Read more
Just two of the more than 50 new laws proposed by Oregonians through the ballot initiative process stand a chance at appearing before voters in November. Friday was the deadline for groups to submit the more than 100,000 petition signatures needed to give voters a chance to approve or reject ballot measures. Only two measures … Read more
Just two of the more than 50 new laws proposed by Oregonians through the ballot initiative process stand a chance at appearing before voters in November. Friday was the deadline for groups to submit the more than 100,000 petition signatures needed to give voters a chance to approve or reject ballot measures. Only two measures … Read more
Californians will be paying billions of dollars in federal and state income taxes and property taxes this month. The state of California levies the highest taxes per capita in the nation at ,200 annually, totaling about 0 billion a year. Governor Gavin Newsom has rejected tax hikes and proposes a budget that closes the deficit with spending deferrals, bookkeeping maneuvers, loans, and money from the state’s rainy day reserves. There is increasing discontent among residents about their tax burdens, leading to a rejection of a tax increase measure in 2020. A measure has been qualified for the November ballot that would make raising state and local taxes more difficult, requiring two-thirds votes for any increases. This has sparked a legal and political war between Newsom, the Legislature, and pro-tax interests.