October 24, 2018
Salem Statesman Journal, Jonathan Bach, October 22, 2018- Citing a handful of attempts in recent years to levy grocery taxes in Oregon, proponents of Measure 103 have raised millions to make such government actions unconstitutional. But opponents claim the “sloppily written” amendment could trigger unintended fallout for taxpayers outside the grocery aisle. The Salem …
October 24, 2018
Willamette Weekly, Rachel Monahan, October 22, 2018- In TV advertisements, the backers of an Oregon constitutional amendment to prohibit grocery taxes argue that Measure 103 would help food banks and pantries by making sure they wouldn’t be taxed. Opponents say that claim is deceptive, and that advocacy groups have asked …
October 22, 2018
McClatchy Washington Bureau, Kellen Browning, October 21, 2018- Voters will decide this November whether they want to avoid the possibility of a local grocery tax, such as the Seattle soda tax, by voting on Initiative 1634. What it means: A “yes” vote would prohibit local governments – but not the state …
October 22, 2018
The Oregonian, Mike Rogoway, October 20, 2018- Walk into any Oregon supermarket and stroll down the aisles. There’s cereal, fruits and veggies, bread, frozen foods, cleaning supplies – and, very often, an entire row devoted to soda. It’s a product so cheap the can or bottle may cost more than …
October 22, 2018
HuffPost, Michael Hobbes, October 19, 2018- One of America’s most dishonest ballot initiative campaigns is playing out in Washington and Oregon. If approved by voters, Washington’s Initiative 1634 and Oregon’s Measure 103 would bar cities from passing any new taxes on “grocery items.” No city in Washington or Oregon has …