Oregon Political Review: Green Colors the NW
DiscussGreenbacks. Dough. Cash. Whatever you want to call it, money dominated the NW political landscape this week. In the Oregon governor's race, it looks like Kitzhaber and Dudley are ranking in the dollars and pulling away from the rest of the filed in fundraising.
Meanwhile, Kitzhaber and his Democratic opponent, Bill Bradbury, picked up another type of green, of sorts. The Oregon League of Conservation Voters endorsed both.
- Major Enviro Group Makes Dual Endorsement in Governor’s Race (Willamette Week)
Moving north, the legislature was dealing with a shortage of green in the state's bank account. After four weeks of a not-so-special session, are they near a deal on taxes?
- Leaders Hunt For Votes For Wash. Tax Increases (OPB)
- WA Democratic leaders closer to a tax agreement (Seattle PI)
Finally, a new study from a pro-business group finds Oregon has one of the lowest tax burdens for companies in the US. This comes even after the passage of measures 66 and 67. Will this effect the political debate in Oregon?
- Study lauds low Oregon business taxes, but the tax war continues (Oregon Live)
- Oregon business taxes among the lowest in the nation last year (Portland Examiner)
What are your thoughts on these issues. We’d love to hear form you. Leave your thoughts in the comments section. Or, send your thoughts on Twitter to: @OPBmorning And remember, tune in Friday mornings at 8:51 during Morning Edition for OPB’s weekly political chat with Geoff Norcross, Bill Lunch and Jeff Mapes.
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