Ballot Season Underway
The 2010 statewide ballot season got underway yesterday with two tax measures in Oregon. Measure 66 and Measure 67 were on the ballot and both were approved by voters by a 53% to 46% margin. Measure 66 will impose a tax increase on couples earning $250,000 and individuals earning $125,000. Measure 67 will impose a tax increase on businesses.