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Archive Home > 2009 > May > 22 > As Oregon looks to plug budget gap, California voters reject new taxes

As Oregon looks to plug budget gap, California voters reject new taxes

By Ryan Kost / The Bulletin
May 22, 2009

SALEM — Tax increases are notoriously tough propositions in Oregon.

Five years ago, for example, Oregonians overwhelmingly rejected new taxes to stave off deep budget cuts — twice.

Democratic lawmakers are hoping this year will be different should Republicans succeed in....

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