National Association of Manufacturers, The proposed “book tax” in the Senate’s reconciliation bill “would overwhelmingly hit U.S. manufacturers,” according to a new analysis by the Joint Committee on Taxation, Congress’s non-partisan tax scorekeeper. What’s going on: The reconciliation bill, the outline of which was released Wednesday by Senate Majority Leader […]

By Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) joined the House in passing historic bipartisan legislation to invest in U.S. economic competitiveness by strengthening the nation’s scientific enterprise and supply chains. The bill has already passed the Senate. The bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act will support domestic semiconductor manufacturing, accelerate […]

By Josh Lehner Oregon Office of Economic Analysis We know the economy needs to cool to bring inflation down. It’s the reason the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and are expected to continue to do so in the months ahead. Inflation is not costless, and as Federal Reserve Chair Powell […]

By Oregon Small Business Association, Beer lovers who relish rare brews can indulge their passions while raising money to help young people in Portland facing homelessness. The 11th Annual Brews for New Avenues takes place from 1 to 8 p.m. Aug. 27 at The Redd on Salmon Street, 831 S.E. […]

Committee to pass the Oregon Senior Property Tax Freeze Act Press Release, Oregon Senate, House Republican Legislators File Ballot Measure to Freeze Property Taxes for Seniors Senators Bill Kennemer (R-Oregon City) and Kim Thatcher (R-Keizer), along with Representatives Cedric Hayden (R-Fall Creek) and Raquel Moore-Green (R-Salem) launched a ballot measure, […]

By NFIB, The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, sent a letter of support to the U.S. Senate supporting S. 2992, the American Innovation and Choice Online Act, an antitrust bill that seeks to ensure a level playing field and choice for small […]

June 2022 Employment and Unemployment in Oregon’s Counties BY Oregon Employment Department In June, unemployment rates declined in 18 of Oregon’s 36 counties. Unemployment rates in 17 counties did not decline, but held steady over the month. The unemployment rate increased in Umatilla County. Fourteen counties had unemployment rates at […]

By Amy Angel & Joshua Waugh Barran Liebman Law On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance for employers regarding COVID-19 in the workplace.  This guidance includes two significant updates related to employer-required testing for COVID-19. COVID-19 Viral Testing:  The EEOC made clear that, […]

Congressman Cliff Bentz, Congressman Cliff Bentz (OR-O2) voted in favor of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which contained an amendment he introduced that would require the United States Air Force to submit public plans for the future of bases operating with the F-15 Strike Eagle, such as Kingsley […]

By Oregon Small Business Association Foundation, Construction of a new Interstate 5 bridge crossing the Columbia River between Oregon and Washington could begin in late 2025 or early 2026. At least, that’s the hope after Interstate Bridge Replacement’s Executive Steering Group voted to move a preferred alternative that outlines the […]