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Oregon lawmakers on Tuesday heard from Gov. Tina Kotek’s economic advisers about next year’s top priorities for legislation to spur economic development, including recommendations to reduce ...
News United States » Oregon » Economy: Oregon’s outdoor industry is a smaller part of the economy than in other western states
Oregon’s mountains, lakes, rivers, beaches and trails are major draws for the state’s residents and for travelers from all over the world. They’re also a big part of Oregon’s economy, generating ...
News United States » Oregon » Economy: Oregon paid nearly $3 billion in tariffs, hit harder than other states, according to new report
State economists on Monday released a report that shows the steep price Oregonians paid because of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs. The report coincided with the state filing a third lawsuit ...
News United States » Oregon » Economy: No longer lagging, Oregon economic growth catching up with nation, state economists report
Oregon has been underperforming the national economy since the pandemic, but that gap has finally closed, economists said This is a developing story and may be updated. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, ...
News United States » Oregon » Economy: How should Oregon look to other states for economic prosperity? Some analysts are split
The dispute echoes tensions that are likely to dominate conversations when the Oregon Legislature considers next year how and whether to implement Gov. Tina Kotek’s prosperity council recommendations ...
News United States » Oregon » Economy: Oregon’s economy shows signs of improvement, new forecast says
Oregon’s sluggish economy could be picking up steam, state economists told lawmakers Wednesday, but headwinds like high fuel prices, elevated inflation and a slow job market aren’t making it easy. In ...
News United States » Oregon » Economy: Oregon’s semiconductor industry could become irrelevant, state report warns
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon has built a 50-year legacy in the semiconductor industry, however, a new state report warns the future in the industry is on the line. The June 2026 report, first ...
News United States » Oregon » Economy: OPINION: Oregon’s recycling law is a lose-lose
As a lifelong Oregonian and a business leader committed to sustainability, I want policies that promote a circular economy where our waste is minimized and recycled when possible. Unfortunately, ...