I do not know if this link will work, but the article is from the Epoch Times – which generally leans more right-wing conservative. However, I have read the article a few times and it does not really seem to lean any direction politically and simply is stating facts. I included a bio of the reporter below.
I will be voting in favor of this new proposal, which is trying to grant all people $1,600 per year tax-free and no strings attached. The funds would come from corporations that make over $25 million per year. They estimate this would be a 3% tax, and that these corporations are currently only paying less than 1% while average Oregonians are paying between 5-10% state tax.
It is not a lot of money obviously, but it could pave the way for more progressive measures going forward. This gives me a small bit of hope for the future and wanted to share with you all.
Oregon UBI measure up for vote
Edit: I know seeing “The Epoch Times” is likely triggering for many of you so I just wanted to point out that that article is actually written by Scottie Barnes, a freelance reporter. Here is her bio:
“Scottie Barnes writes breaking news and investigative pieces for The Epoch Times from the Pacific Northwest. She has a background in researching the implications of public policy and emerging technologies on areas ranging from homeland security and national defense to forestry and urban planning.”