Oregon estate tax collections are soaring, and not just because of more deaths

by Ty Davison | Jun 23, 2024 | News & Commentary

Oregon estate tax collections are soaring, and not just because of more deaths – oregonlive.com: A few factors may be playing a role in the growing number of estates subject to Oregon’s tax. The $1 million tax threshold hasn’t changed since 2006, and...

Oregon makes bold statement recognizing International Baccalaureate

by Ty Davison | Jun 18, 2024 | News & Commentary

Oregon makes bold statement recognizing International Baccalaureate • Oregon Capital Chronicle: Oregon’s Legislature made a bold move, and one to benefit students. Members of the House and Senate voted unanimously this session that students who complete...

Portland teachers union links to lessons urging students to pray to Allah, write Biden to stop funding Israel

by Ty Davison | Jun 9, 2024 | News & Commentary

Portland teachers union links to lessons urging students to pray to Allah, write Biden to stop funding Israel – oregonlive.com: Lesson plans on the Portland teachers union website that drew condemnation from Jewish leaders this week — and that the union...

Tensions flare as Portland teachers’ union promotes pro-Palestinian teaching guides

by Ty Davison | Jun 4, 2024 | News & Commentary

Tensions flare as Portland teachers’ union promotes pro-Palestinian teaching guides – oregonlive.com: A chorus of Jewish leaders, teachers and parents are expressing outrage with the Portland Public Schools teachers’ union for hosting a pro-Palestinian advocacy...

Education officials should not weaken financial education requirement

by Ty Davison | May 16, 2024 | News & Commentary

Education officials should not weaken financial education requirement  • Oregon Capital Chronicle: Oregon has finally caught up to the many other states that require high school students to pass a personal finance course as a graduation requirement with a  landmark...