'Socialist-adjacent radical' | Deputy Director @OCPPnews | he/him | #orpol #orleg

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THIS JUST IN: Oregon's poorest 1-in-5 residents pay the highest share of income in taxes of any group. The top 1% pay a lower rate than many Oregonians. Our state and local tax system worsens inequality. #orpol #orleg itep.org/whopays/oregon-who-…
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Agreed- hard to pretend this away:
Rs line coming out of conference is that the budget resolution doesn’t mention Medicaid. This is literally true. It just requires the committee that does Medicaid to find $880 billion in deficit reduction. 1/2
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NEW: 1 policy change can boost state tax revenues by nearly $19 billion by cracking down on corporate tax avoidance. Worldwide combined reporting eliminates corporations' ability to shift income to subsidiaries in other states & countries. itep.org/worldwide-combined-…
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FTC action stops H&R Block’s unfair downgrading practices and deceptive promises of ‘free’ filing. Proposed settlement would require company to pay $7 million for consumer redress and make changes for consumers in tax filing seasons 2025 and 2026: bit.ly/4fLmajF
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Credit where credit is due. With all of the wild "best pizza in the universe" claims going to places in Portland, this ranking wins - Apizza reigns, Scottie's is incredible, Red Sauce ranked high! And some great new spots for me to try. @tdmrussell nailed it
I ate a lot of pizza for this. Read on for some old favorites, and some surprises too oregonlive.com/entertainment…
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Congress has no more excuses for not providing government-funded child care, says @keds_economist, after a new study suggests the payoff may be as much as $5 for every $1 spent trib.al/8YNIrGr via @opinion

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It's happening! Progress toward a free and simple tax filing system bit.ly/3zSXhDs

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When it comes to worker protections in Oregon, getting laws on the books isn't the problem. Enforcing them is, says the Bureau of Labor and Industries in a new report. The agency is planning an ambitious budget ask in 2025 to improve enforcement. More: invw.org/2024/09/18/oregon-r…

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Workforce standards boards are not just good for workers and their families; they can be good for businesses too bit.ly/3XcaqPG

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Rural Oregonians would do so much better under a reformed kicker that gave everyone the same amount bit.ly/3wCMQlY

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In a recent year, 93,000 low-income families in Oregon eligible for the EITC did not claim this valuable tax credit. The main reason is because tax filing is too complicated and costly. That needs to change bit.ly/4biEMWI
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Strikes and other labor activity are up in Oregon, and that's great news. But removing the barriers that workers face in forming unions remains imperative bit.ly/3WmJeiC

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If you're like most people, this tax season you spent too much time and money preparing and filing your taxes. It doesn't have to be this way. A simple, free tax filing system is doable bit.ly/3Q0PNDa

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The Working Families Kicker would put MORE money in the pockets of MOST Oregonians. It's a reform whose time has come! bit.ly/3xysv1c
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With #TaxDay just around the corner, the latest episode of Policy for the People looks at how the kicker worsens economic inequality, as well as why it's essential to have a well-funded IRS. Check it out! bit.ly/4avpiOv @iteptweets
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