Citizens in Charge

Oregon voters approved Tuesday two tax-increase measures that legislators hoped would keep the state budget in balance. According to the secretary of state’s office, Ballot Measure 66 was approved by voters 53 percent to 46 percent. The measure would increase income taxes for high-income people earning $125,000 as individuals and $250,000 as a couple. Ballot Measure 67 also was approved by voters 53 percent to 46 percent. The measure increases taxes for corporations and some businesses from the minimum of $10 a year.