Opinion: Vote ‘no’ on Measure 118′s destructive tax
October 23, 2024
Measure 118 was written in a coffee shop, and it shows.
This tax proposal on the November ballot would raise prices for virtually everything Oregonians buy, including food and medicine, straining the budgets of the very people its creators say they want to help.
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Why independent medical practices oppose Oregon’s Measure 118
October 21, 2024
Add independent medical practices to the list of opponents to Ballot Measure 118, which would impose a 3% gross receipts tax for corporations with Oregon sales of more than $25 million a year.
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Measure 118 Would Be Bad for All Oregonians
October 17, 2024
The Bend Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development for Central Oregon strongly urge you to vote no on Measure 118 in November.
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Housing & Construction sector urges NO on 118
The long list of businesses, organizations and individuals opposing Measure 118 includes many in the construction and housing industry. They know that the $6.8 Billion tax on sales would drive up the cost of housing, public facilities, roads and much more.
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WW’s Fall 2024 Endorsements: Ballot Measures
October 16, 2024
This measure, also called the Oregon Rebate, is equal parts cynical and sloppy. It is also entirely unrealistic in ways that would be damaging to Oregon while doing relatively little to aid the people its architects want to help.
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OPINION: Protect local businesses, vote no on Measure 118
October 15, 2024
Oregon’s economy is already facing significant challenges, and Measure 118 threatens to make it worse. This costly tax proposal targets businesses’ sales — not their profits. That means businesses will be hit hard, even if they’re losing money.
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Commentary: A critical stand against Measure 118: Vote no to protect our businesses
October 15, 2024
By: Lisa Farquharson – The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce and board of directors. As The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, we believe it’s our responsibility to advocate for the best interests of our business community and the overall economic health of our region. That’s why we’re taking a strong stand against Measure 118 and […]
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VOTE NO: Measure 118 is a sales tax delivering an empty promise
October 7, 2024
Measure 118 is part of your Nov. 5 ballot—soon to appear in your mailbox—and is promoted as a tax-revenue rebate for Oregonians. On the surface it sounds like a financial boon for Oregonians.
In its simplest description, passage of the measure would impose a 3% tax on Oregon businesses when their sales exceed $25 million and redistribute that tax revenue to Oregon residents who live in the state for more than 200 days. The tax would be divvied among eligible residents and be paid out as rebates in the following year.
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Leading Unions, Progressive Advocacy Groups Voice Opposition to Measure 118
New $6.8 Billion Tax on Sales would be Largest Tax in State History,
Hurting Oregon Businesses and Costing Consumers Billions
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Editorial endorsement November 2024: Vote ‘no’ on Measure 118’s false promise of free money
October 2, 2024
By The Oregonian Editorial Board What would Oregonians do if given a $1,600-per-person check every year to spend however they saw fit? Pay for rent or save for a child’s college education? Maybe hold onto the cash to cover the surprise expenses that arise at the worst times? The possibilities are bound to spark all kinds […]
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