Stock buybacks on the rise
With more cash in the bank, companies are upping stock purchases while investing in new equipment and wages.
tax reform
Op-Ed: Business leaders build plan to address Oregon’s hidden fiscal crisis
Governments across the state are wrestling with a largely hidden fiscal crisis.
On the road with Kate Brown
Dogged by questions of leadership and a shaky relationship with business, the governor goes on tour to find out what employers want — and share her vision of a prosperous Oregon.
How corporate tax legislation might impact Oregon companies
House Republicans have promised to unveil legislation on Thursday to overhaul the corporate tax code. We took a look at the potential impacts on Oregon businesses. “Everyone’s got their lobbyists geared up for this,” said Brian Todd, head of corporate tax practice at Davis Wright Tremaine. Republicans propose slashing the corporate tax rate to 20%, … Read more
On the Scene: Legislative update 2017
Corporate taxes, transparency and tiny homes take center stage on Tuesday.