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New Polls: Casino, presidential, pot and the 'kicker' poll debate
Oct 18, 2012 at 5:18 PM
SurveyUSA conducted new polls for KATU News on where voters stand on who should be the next president of the United States, marijuana possession and state-licensed stores, a privately owned casino and the corporate tax "kicker."

NFL power tilts toward the NFC West
Oct 12, 2012 at 9:50 PM
Just two years ago, the wild and wretched NFC West produced a champion with a 7-9 record. Now, it's the NFL's biggest bully.

Oregon pot measure struggles with fundraising
Oct 2, 2012 at 10:12 PM
Advocates who want to legalize marijuana in Oregon have raised almost no money for their effort and have less than $2,000 in the bank, campaign finance records show.

Citizens panel says eliminate "corporate kicker"
Aug 11, 2012 at 12:43 AM
A panel of citizens has recommended that Oregon voters eliminate "corporate kicker" tax rebates with a ballot measure this fall, even after the initiative's supporters declined to participate in the process.

Estate tax, corporate 'kicker' certified for Oregon ballot
Jul 27, 2012 at 4:51 PM
Oregon voters will be deciding two tax questions this November.

Lin's departure a surprise to ex-coach, teammates
Jul 18, 2012 at 2:01 PM
Mike D'Antoni was there for the start of Linsanity, Kobe Bryant on the wrong end of its greatest highlight. Neither imagined next season opening without Jeremy Lin on the New York Knicks.

Legalizing pot, 6 other initiatives appear headed for ballot
Jul 6, 2012 at 6:16 PM
Proponents of seven initiatives have turned in enough signatures to potentially qualify for the November ballot in Oregon.

If at first they don't succeed: comebacks to Oregon ballot
Jul 4, 2012 at 1:04 PM
The coming elections season looks to bring back some familiar issues to Oregon voters as ballot measure advocates add last minute petition sheets.

Kitzhaber looks long-term to rebuild state's economic foundation
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Jun 17, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Gov. John Kitzhaber is looking ahead, perhaps to another run for a historic fourth term as Oregon’s governor, but he’s also looking to secure the long-term health of the state’s revenue system.

Citizen panel gears up to review ballot measure claims
Jun 14, 2012 at 4:16 PM
Oregon voters get bombarded every two years with dramatic claims and counter-claims over the latest crop of ballot measures. Now, a panel of citizens is coming to the rescue.

Dems look to rich with new 'kicker' proposal
May 26, 2011 at 6:56 PM
With a plan to reduce the size of Oregon's popular and unique "kicker" tax rebates languishing in the state Senate, Democrats in the House are turning to a strategy their party has used successfully recently: Tapping the rich.

Oregon Senate panel links 'kicker' to capital gains
May 5, 2011 at 10:39 AM
The bill would ask voters to reduce the "kicker" checks they get when state revenue exceeds projections. In a compromise, lawmakers linked the changes to a reduction in capital gains taxes.

Kitzhaber to ask lawmakers to roll back kicker
Apr 6, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Governor Kitzhaber is scheduled to testify Wednesday in support of changing Oregon's unique kicker law in order to save for economic downturns.

Changes to Oregon's kicker 'cannot be Democrat vs. Republican'
Feb 22, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Changes to Oregon's kicker law should have bipartisan support, the state Senate's top leader said Monday as lawmakers held their first hearings on modifying the popular tax program to save for tough budget times.

Why some gloomy investors are bullish on stocks
Sep 12, 2010 at 4:12 PM
If you believe a few respected money managers, there's opportunity aplenty in stocks now. If you find that surprising, wait until you hear where they think the bargains lurk: big blue chips that almost always fetch premium prices.