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The volunteer fire department in Yreka, California is in desperate need of upgrades. The city is considering a 1% sales tax to put on the November ballot that could help alleviate staffing and facility issues.
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Grants Pass approved a utility fee to fund public safety services on Wednesday. But council members warn that likely isn’t a long-term solution.
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Elected officials in Josephine County are banding together in an effort to raise money for underfunded law enforcement operations this November.
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This November, Californians will vote on an income tax increase for the state’s wealthiest residents.
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Proposition 30 would tax the wealthiest Californians to pay for electric car rebates and charging stations. Enviro groups support it and it's ahead in the polls. So why is Gov. Gavin Newsom joining business and conservative groups to oppose it?
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The legislation has been a year in the making, with tense negotiations leading to a narrower spending package that focuses on climate investments and health care costs.
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The Josephine County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to send an ordinance to voters for a seasonal sales tax to fund law enforcement services.
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On Friday, the House sent to President Biden's desk what Democrats call a historic piece of legislation, but it's still a much smaller version of what they — and Biden — originally called for.
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The Josephine County Board of Commissioners is hosting three forums this week to discuss ways to prevent major cuts to law enforcement patrols.
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Humboldt County voters may approve an increase to the hotel tax this June. County supervisors are trying to figure out how to spend the additional funds.
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In what has practically become a ritual, the latest quarterly revenue forecast for Oregon shows tax receipts are exceeding expectations. That likely means more money coming back to taxpayers.
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Oregon economists continued to deliver optimistic news about the state’s budget picture on Wednesday, announcing they expect more than $700 million more in tax revenue than they projected only a few months ago.
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Democrats say the tax on billionaire assets would help pay for President Biden's social spending bill.
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The Biden administration hopes to help fund its agenda by cracking down on tax evasion, but its plan to require more bank information is drawing strong opposition from GOP lawmakers and banks.