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VA provides 552 home purchase loans in Oregon in Q2

By Beaver State News | Sep 26, 2024

There were 552 VA home purchase loans issued in Oregon in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $231.4 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Potential tax increase looms over Oregon's small businesses

By Beaver State News | Sep 24, 2024

Jeff Brabant, vice president of federal government relations for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), recently appeared on KPNW Radio in Eugene to discuss the potential tax implications facing small businesses in Oregon.

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NFIB endorses Monique DeSpain for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District

By Beaver State News | Sep 24, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent advocacy group for small businesses, has announced its endorsement of Monique DeSpain for election to the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Small businesses in Oregon face potential tax hikes as deduction expiration looms

By Beaver State News | Sep 24, 2024

Jeff Brabant, the vice president of federal government relations for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), discussed the potential impact of a tax law change on KPNW Radio in Eugene.

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NFIB endorses Monique DeSpain for Oregon's 4th Congressional District

By Beaver State News | Sep 24, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced its endorsement of Monique DeSpain for the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Oregon’s 4th Congressional District.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Oregon declines from Q1 to Q2

By Beaver State News | Sep 22, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Oregon in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $419,270, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Oregon receives $60.4 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Beaver State News | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 148 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Oregon during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Oregon legislators graded by NFIB on small business support

By Beaver State News | Sep 17, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Oregon has released its biennial voting record, evaluating state legislators on their support for small businesses.

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NFIB Oregon releases voting record on state legislators' support for small businesses

By Beaver State News | Sep 17, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Oregon has published its latest voting record on the state's legislature, evaluating lawmakers based on their support for small businesses.

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Common Cause Oregon encourages voter registration on National Voter Registration Day

By Beaver State News | Sep 17, 2024

Today, Sept. 17, is National Voter Registration Day, a day designated to focus attention and efforts on registering new voters across the country.

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VA home loan amount averages $409,475 in Oregon for Q2

By Beaver State News | Sep 16, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Oregon during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $409,475, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Oregon faces economic impacts as expiration looms for small business tax deduction

By Beaver State News | Sep 16, 2024

Two recent reports, including one with state-specific data, underscore the potential economic impact if Congress allows the 20% Small Business Deduction to expire next year.

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Congress urged to make 20% small business deduction permanent

By Beaver State News | Sep 16, 2024

Two recent reports have brought attention to the potential consequences if Congress allows the 20% Small Business Deduction to expire next year.

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VA provides 9.2% fewer home purchase loans in Oregon in Q2

By Beaver State News | Sep 14, 2024

There were 552 VA home purchases in Oregon in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $231.4 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Oregon's Q1 individual income tax revenue down 71.2% from previous quarter

By Beaver State News | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $868 million in individual income tax revenue for Oregon, a 71.2% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Property tax revenue down 14.3% from previous quarter in Oregon

By Beaver State News | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $6 million in property tax revenue for Oregon, a 14.3% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Oregon ranks 23rd in total VA home loans during Q2

By Beaver State News | Sep 10, 2024

Oregon ranked 23rd in the nation in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2024, with 881 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Small business optimism index shows decline for 32nd consecutive month

By Beaver State News | Sep 10, 2024

Another pessimistic result emerged with the release of NFIB's latest Small Business Economic Trends report, also known as the Optimism Index.

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Small business optimism declines amid inflation and uncertainty

By Beaver State News | Sep 10, 2024

The latest Small Business Economic Trends report, released by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), indicates a continued lack of optimism among small business owners.

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Oregon receives high marks on Common Cause's democracy scorecard

By Beaver State News | Sep 9, 2024

Common Cause has released its 2024 "Democracy Scorecard," evaluating every member of Congress on their support for voting rights, Supreme Court ethics, and other reforms. According to Virginia Kase Solomón, President & CEO of Common Cause, the scorecard indicates a significant increase in congressional support for pro-democracy reforms.