Portland’s Cannabis Taxes Were Mostly Used to Backfill Police Budgets

The Feds Seized a Homeless Portland Woman’s Tax Refund to Cover Her Student Loan Debt

The federal government can take tax refunds to cover delinquent student loan debts from many low-income Americans who fall behind on payments.

Murmurs: 911 Dispatchers Seek to Join Police Union

In other news: Board member intoxicated at school event.

Finding a Structure for Proposed New Corporate Taxes Divides Nike, Intel

Offshore Accounts and Corporate Tax Avoidance Cost Oregon $175 Million Yearly, New Report Shows

Tax loopholes used by large corporations have a massive impact on Oregon, a new report shows.

California Is Really Screwing Up Its First Year of Recreational Cannabis

California’s experience with legal weed is far different from Oregon’s. Taxes are too high and opposition remains strong, the LA Times reports.

Mr. Nike Gave a Bazillion Dollars to the Losing Candidate For Governor. Can We Now Finally Tax the Bejesus Out of Nike?

One of the biggest applause lines at Gov. Kate Brown’s victory party last week was, “And we showed that no one person can buy the governor’s office in Oregon!”

Murmurs: Oregon Eyeing Tax Hikes on Beer and Smokes

In other news: The Oregon Department of Justice files formal complaint against a campaign.