By Economist Dr. Eric Fruits, Econinternational You may have heard that Oxfam is promoting its report that says the richest 85 people in the world have more wealth than the bottom 3.5 billion. Of course, the media have picked up the story and continue to run with it. You may […]

Washington Poised for Economic Boom By Oregon Tax News, The State of Washington is better positioned for economic growth than Oregon or California, according to Forbes Magazine. Forbes recently published its list of top 10 states poised to grow in the next five years, and Washington made the list because […]

By Josh Lehner Oregon Office of Economic Analysis Blog In a recent report, Employment Department regional economist Damon Runberg takes a thorough look at Oregon’s destination resorts and their impacts on jobs, wages, hours worked and taxes. Destination resort does have a specific definition and 6 of the state’s 9 […]

Associated Oregon Industries Oregon’s largest business advocate Partially in response to the Northwest Grocers’ Association recent filing of five ballot measures allowing privatization of liquor sales in Oregon, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) rolled out legislation intended to improve the state’s current system.  The bill, LC 242, is still […]

By Oregon Better Business Bureau As the 12th Man prepares for the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl, cons are preparing to line their pockets with the sales of knockoff NFL memorabilia as well. Better Business Bureau reminds fans that counterfeit gear may be inexpensive, but the value and quality is often […]

Ater Wynne LLP NW Law frim The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced that it will not seek U.S. Supreme Court review of two Court of Appeals decisions invalidating its controversial posting rule. The rule required most private sector employers to post a notice advising employees of their rights under […]

By Oregon Prosperity Project Lagging personal incomes for Oregonians and their families is the biggest issue facing our state. The 2014 Oregon Legislature can deliver on a handful of specific proposals to accelerate an economic recovery that is still leaving many Oregonians outside of the metro area behind. Oregon’s per […]

Patrick Emerson PhD , OSU Economist Oregon Economics Blog The Harvard Sports Analysis Collective (yes, there is such a thing) has done an interesting little analysis of sports salaries and finds that the MLS is actually mid pack in terms of one measure of income inequality: the Gini coefficient. This […]

By Oregon Tax News Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is projected to become the next chairman of Senate Finance Committee. As chairman, Wyden will run one of the most powerful and influential Senate committees and play a significant role in shaping U.S. fiscal policy in the foreseeable future. Consequently, business interests […]

National Federation of Independent Business Supreme Court to Review Significant Property Rights Case Court’s ruling will impact landowners across the US The Supreme Court of the United States will headr oral arguments in Brandt v. United States. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Legal Center and the […]