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Oregon Tax Hikes Suspended, Ballot Referral Looms
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Oregons proposed tax hikes, including a gas tax, vehicle registration fees, and transit payroll tax, have been suspended due to a successful ballot referral campaign. The No Tax Oregon campaign collected over 150,000 signatures, surpassing the required threshold. This move poses a challenge for Democratic lawmakers, who had advocated for the taxes to prevent ODOT layoffs and service cuts. With the taxes suspended, ODOT still faces a funding shortfall, as nearly 300 employees have left and there are over 600 vacant positions. The governors earlier warnings of mass layoffs are now being questioned. The upcoming legislative session in February will determine how Democrats will respond to this ballot referral.
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