Measure 97

A proposed constitutional amendment has been filed in Oregon to prohibit taxes on sales of groceries.

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Oregon lawmakers have unveiled a proposed business tax that's meant to help bridge a $1.6 billion budget shortfall.

The presidency wasn't the only major turning point that happened on election night.

Measure 97 would have imposed a new tax on businesses that do more than $25 million in annual Oregon sales. It would have been the largest tax increase in state history — and has been the costliest measure campaign.   

Gov. Kate Brown's endorsement of Measure 97 was not a surprise, but she took her time getting there.

State officials are investigating a senior care company that sent a letter to its residents in Oregon urging them to oppose ballot measure 97.

The former presidential candidate has endorsed an Oregon initiative that would raise taxes on many large corporations doing business in Oregon.

Like many Oregon voters, OPB senior political reporter Jeff Mapes wonders whether Measure 97 means he'll pay more for groceries and other basics. He set out to answer that question.

Measure 97, on the Nov. 8 ballot, would raise some $3 billion a year in new revenue, but it has also sparked one of the most expensive election fights Oregon has ever seen.