After Congress dedicated billions of dollars to semiconductor investments in the U.S., Oregon legislative leaders have lined up behind an
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[This op-ed was first published in The Capital Chronicle.] Forests grow best in healthy soil. The same goes for Oregon’s
Chair Meek, Vice-Chair Boquist, and Members of the Committee, My name is Nhi Nguyễn, Policy Analyst for the Oregon Center
Following the expiration of its research and development (R&D) tax credit, businesses in Oregon have spent more on research and
Chair Meek, Vice-Chair Boquist, and Members of the Committee, My name is Daniel Hauser, Deputy Director of the Oregon Center
One of the big topics of discussion in Salem right now is whether to provide new subsidies for semiconductor companies
In creating a package of incentives to attract chip manufacturers, the Oregon legislature should prioritize investments that will deepen the
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Take a massive, poorly targeted business-support program. Add to it a highly unusual federal tax break for the businesses getting
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[This op-ed was first published in The Capital Chronicle.] Imagine you have a wealthy cousin who comes asking for money.