An Oregon House panel is considering a plan to raise $275 million by limiting tax breaks to higher-income families and businesses.
The state and local governments extend hundreds of millions of dollars each year in property tax waivers, corporate income tax credits, rebates and loans. Yet the question remains: Do tax credits and incentives actually create jobs?
A proposed Oregon bill would fund tuition and fees for OHSU students who practice in rural or underserved areas after graduation.
House Bill 2118 would let Oregon negotiate with health insurance plans before letting them sell insurance on a state website.
Portland's upcoming bike-share program has been pushed back to spring 2014 due to a lack of funding.
The state and local governments extend hundreds of millions of dollars each year in property tax waivers, corporate income tax credits, rebates and loans. Yet the question remains: Do tax credits and incentives actually create jobs?