Running into the Kicker
Fresh from Wall Street, state economist Carl Riccadonna says he’ll work to bring Oregon’s revenue forecasts in line with reality.
Josh Lehner
Exit Interview: Economist Josh Lehner
Lehner, known for making economics digestible to the masses, leaves the Office of the State Economist after 16 years.
Sixth Straight ‘Kicker’ Rebate Could Go to Taxpayers in 2026
State economists put odds of $582 million refund at ‘50-50’
Looking Forward, Looking Back
We asked leaders in Oregon’s business and political sectors what they make of 2023 — and what they hope to see in 2024. Here’s what they said.
Workforce Trends Report Shows Tight Labor Market Despite Layoffs
State economist breaks down what workforce trends mean for Oregon’s economic future.
Editor’s Note: 16,000 vacant apartments, redux
A short item I posted two days ago about 16 thousand vacant apartments in the Portland metro area has attracted an outsize amount of attention.
Why a weak dollar means a strong export economy
The dollar’s decline is good news for Oregon’s traded sector companies.