By Josh Lehner, Oregon Office of Economic Analysis The current expansion is now the longest on record, celebrating its tenth birthday over the summer. The economic data flow remains solid overall and classic recession catalysts like an overheating economy are not rearing their heads. The good news is that expansion […]

By Oregon Employment Department, While on vacation, my father (a baby boomer) was lamenting about how millennials are so much more “flaky” as employees, constantly jumping from one job to another. This was the classic “millennials are job hoppers” myth that has become widespread. But is it true? Are millennials […]

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden today urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take action that protects consumers from cellphone fraud and helps victims to understand their recourse options. “Consumer protection is a core responsibility of the FCC,” Wyden wrote the FCC in a letter signed by […]

By Cascade Policy Institute How much would you be willing to pay in taxes for your local business? Thirty-three percent of total sales from Oregon distilleries currently goes to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. This means, on average, that the state makes a greater profit from tasting room sales than […]

By National Federation of Independent Business Optimism among small business owners bounced back in July as expectations for business conditions, real sales, and expansion made solid gains. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.4 points to 104.7, with seven of 10 components advancing, two falling, and one remaining unchanged. […]

(Oregon’s two Fortune 500 companies are Nike, ranked 90th in revenues, and Lithia Motors at 265th). By Oregon Employment Department, Oregon is home to just two Fortune 500 firms, but that doesn’t mean headquarters aren’t an important part of our economy. This sector, called ‘management of companies’, provides nearly 50,000 […]

By Oregon Small Business Association, The union representing 7,000 employees at Oregon Health & Science University canceled its strike authorization after reaching a tentative agreement following an unfair labor practices complaint. The AFSCME Local 328 filed a complaint with the Oregon Employment Relations Board alleging that two administrators involved in […]

By California NFIB, The Legislature only has a month left before the law takes effect Jan. 1, 2020 In an editorial for the online news site CalMatters, NFIB State Director John Kabateck urged legislators to act on refining the California Consumer Privacy Act in the month left to them in […]

Columbia Sportswear Columbia Sportswear (Nasdaq:COLM) is unveiling the SH/FT Collection – its newest footwear line inspired by today’s rapid urbanization and the growing movement to seek balance outdoors. Combining the best of style and function, the SH/FT Collection is designed for a new generation seeking experiences outside by allowing them […]

State Representative Lynn Findley seeks ways to help rural Oregon without new taxes By Taxpayer Foundation of Oregon, Capitol Update Series: Developing high-speed internet connections in rural communities can expand business and economic opportunities, which is one reason Oregon Representative Lynn Findley authored House Bill 2455. The measure would define […]