Oregon Economy

State Economist: Oregon's Growth Rate Improving

Chris Lehman — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:09:09 +0000

Oregon's economic outlook is looking brighter. That's according to state economists, who issued their quarterly revenue forecast Thursday. The news comes as lawmakers get ready to put together the state's next two-year spending plan.

The slow and steady improvement is still steady, just not quite as slow.

Oregon Is Adding Jobs

Angela Kellner — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:25:59 +0000

Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for February remains unchanged at 8.4 percent. A number of sectors are seeing growth.

Oregon Revenue Projection Mostly Flat

Chris Lehman — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:01:09 +0000

Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber now has final revenue numbers to write his next two-year budget proposal. State economists Tuesday released their latest set of projections about Oregon tax and lottery income.

Oregon Revenue Picture Brightens Slightly

Chris Lehman — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:35:24 +0000

Oregon lawmakers got some short term good news Wednesday: state revenues are predicted to be a little higher than previously thought. But the long-term outlook remains gloomy.