Tag: Taxes

Kate Brown’s Special Session Highlights State Democrats’ “Progressive” Priorities

May 24, 2018

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Electoral Politics

On Monday, members of Portland DSA, along with members of three other branches across the state, gathered on the steps of the Capitol to protest Governor Kate Brown’s special session. She called this special session to push through another set of tax breaks that will largely benefit richer Oregonians and decrease the available funds needed… read more
Open Letter to Oregon’s Democrat Legislators: Vote ‘NO’ on Special Session Tax Breaks

May 20, 2018

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Portland DSA

in DSA Positions, Electoral Politics

On May 21st you have an important decision to make, and voters will be watching. Governor Brown has a called a legislative Special Session — a rare event in Oregon politics — and used the unique opportunity to prioritize the needs of the wealthy, those who happen to own “small” businesses. The Oregon Center for Public Policy reported that… read more