October 10, 2018
The Bulletin, Kathleen McLaughlin, October 5, 2018- Supermarkets are tired of fighting Oregon ballot measures to tax their businesses, so they have a proposal of their own. Backed by the Northwest Grocery Association, Measure 103 would amend the state constitution to prohibit state and local taxes and fees on transactions …
October 10, 2018
The Daily Chronicle, Will Rubin, October 5, 2018- It’s not hard to figure out what prompted the creation of Washington Initiative 1634. Just look at the donor list for the Yes! To Affordable Groceries committee registered to support the measure that would prohibit local governments from imposing new taxes or …
October 5, 2018
Komo News, Joel Connelly, October 4, 2018- Washington is being used as a national model by the beverage industry in its battle to keep local governments from slapping taxes on sugary beverages, a foe of Initiative 1634 argued during a loud, passionate debate Wednesday night in City Club’s “Civic Cocktail” …
October 5, 2018
The Columbian, Editorial, October 3, 2018- In many ways, Initiative 1634 on the November ballot is a solution in search of a problem. The initiative would prohibit local governments from enacting taxes on groceries. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a “no” vote on the measure, preferring local control over taxes …
October 4, 2018
Willamette Week, Rachel Monahan, October 3, 2018- Oregon and Portland-area ballots are crowded this November with measures that will decide big policy issues, from whether to prohibit a sales tax on groceries to whether to subsidize affordable housing in the Portland metro region. Money doesn’t always win elections, but it’s …