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Oregon legislature session reaches midpoint; NFIB tracks key business bills

The Oregon Legislature has reached the midpoint of its 2025 session on the 81st day of a planned 160-day session.

By Beaver State News | Apr 12, 2025

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Q3 2024: Oregon's combined tax revenues up 7.8% since Q2 2024

Oregon collected $4.6 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

By Beaver State News | Apr 10, 2025

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New poll shows vast support for 20% Small Business Tax Deduction

By Beaver State News | Apr 9, 2025

A recent poll from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) highlights significant support for small businesses across the United States, particularly regarding the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.

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Job vacancies rise for small businesses in Oregon, NFIB report reveals

By Beaver State News | Apr 6, 2025

SALEM, Ore., April 3, 2025—Small businesses continue to face challenges in filling job vacancies according to the latest Job Report by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

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Oregon Senate evaluates liability shift for unpaid subcontractor wages in new bill

By Beaver State News | Apr 1, 2025

The Oregon Senate is weighing a bill that could hold property owners and general contractors accountable for unpaid wages owed by subcontractors.

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Court halts Oregon's union project labor executive order

By Beaver State News | Mar 27, 2025

SALEM, Ore. – A Marion County Circuit Court judge has put a temporary hold on an executive order from Gov. Kotek that would have mandated project labor agreements on state construction projects.

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Court blocks governor's order on state construction projects

By Beaver State News | Mar 26, 2025

A Marion County circuit court judge has issued a ruling that temporarily halts Governor Tina Kotek's executive order concerning state construction projects.

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Oregon legislature sees contentious bills amid ongoing session

By Beaver State News | Mar 23, 2025

The Oregon Legislative Session, which commenced on March 21 and spans 160 days, is seeing an unusual number of bills remain active despite the initial deadline.

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Oregon responds to rise in uncertainty amidst steady small business optimism

By Beaver State News | Mar 11, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released the latest Small Business Optimism Index, showing a fourth consecutive month above the 51-year average of 98.

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Oregon legislature faces key deadlines amid debates on business-impacting bills

By Beaver State News | Mar 8, 2025

The Oregon Legislative Session is progressing, with significant developments impacting small businesses.

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Oregon comments on latest NFIB jobs report

By Beaver State News | Mar 7, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its latest Jobs Report, indicating a decline in job creation for February.

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NFIB joins lawsuit challenging Oregon governor’s order on union-only construction agreements

By Beaver State News | Feb 22, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has joined a coalition of business groups in a lawsuit against Oregon Governor Tina Kotek.

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Oregon Legislature debates unemployment benefits for strikers and estate tax reforms

By Beaver State News | Feb 15, 2025

February 14 marked both Valentine’s Day and Oregon's 166th birthday.

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Small business optimism dips slightly but remains above historical average

By Beaver State News | Feb 12, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its latest Small Business Optimism Index, revealing a slight decline in the outlook among small business owners across the United States.

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Oregon lawmakers introduce over 2,500 bills as legislative session begins

By Beaver State News | Feb 1, 2025

Oregon legislators have commenced their 2025 session with the introduction of over 2,500 bills in the House and Senate.

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NFIB warns against potential lawsuit abuse legislation affecting Oregon businesses

By Beaver State News | Jan 30, 2025

The 2025 session of the Oregon State Legislature is underway, with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) actively monitoring legislation that could increase business costs or facilitate lawsuits against small business owners.

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Small business optimism hits highest level since 1983

By Beaver State News | Jan 14, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has reported a significant rise in small business optimism, marking the highest level since the fourth quarter of 1983.

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Oregon businesses face hiring challenges amid new legislative session

By Beaver State News | Jan 9, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its latest monthly Jobs Report, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by small business owners in finding employees.

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Oregon: Biologics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Oregon in Q3

By Beaver State News | Dec 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from Oregon in the third quarter of 2024.

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Small business optimism rises as index reaches highest point since June 2021

By Beaver State News | Dec 10, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its November Small Business Optimism Index, showing a notable increase to 101.7, an eight-point rise and the highest level since June 2021.