Column: Oregon's revenue forecast, next steps
Image by James Yang / The Chief Oregonâs March Revenue Forecast was released last week from the Oregon Legislative Fiscal Office, and according to state economist Mark McMullen, revenue is up sharply and is estimated to return to pre-pandemic levels. Even though there are 160,000 fewer jobs and businesses struggling to survive, economists say that in recent months, those losses have been offset by federal aid, larger businessesâ profits and higher wage earners increased income. While it is too soon to tell, these increases may even mean a personal inc...