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Column: Oregon's revenue forecast, next steps


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Oregon’s March Revenue Forecast was released last week from the Oregon Legislative Fiscal Office, and according to state economist Mark McMullen, revenue is up sharply and is estimated to return to pre-pandemic levels.
Even though there are 160,000 fewer jobs and businesses struggling to survive, economists say that in recent months, those losses have been offset by federal aid, larger businesses’ profits and higher wage earners increased income. While it is too soon to tell, these increases may even mean a personal income tax kicker return for Oregonians.
The new forecast predicts an increase in higher than expected personal income taxes, corporate taxes and lottery revenue. It also seems more likely that a federal aid package for state and local governments could result in billions of additional dollars for the state. We also have healthy reserves thanks to prudent budgeting. ....

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Oregon Dept. of Agriculture recruiting for 68 commodity commissioner positions


Oregon Dept. of Agriculture recruiting for 68 commodity commissioner positions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) The Oregon Department of Agriculture is seeking applicants to fill 68 commissioner seats on 22 of the state’s agricultural and commercial fisheries commodity commissions. The deadline to apply is March 15.
For instructions or to learn more about commissions, please visit the commodity commissions webpage.
ODA Director Alexis Taylor appoints commissioners. Once appointed, they work as public officials and most serve three-year terms. Their duties include making decisions about funding on promotion, education, and research projects.
Director Taylor is looking for applicants representing the diversity among Oregon s farmers, ranchers, processors, and commercial fisheries. For public members, users of the commodity who have an interest and time to serve are often the best fit. ....

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