Oregon Tax Surplus Won't Close Funding Gap

by Colin Fogarty , NPR

Oregon has a much needed state surplus of $700 million in unanticipated tax revenue. But because of a one-of-a-kind Oregon law, taxpayers will receive refunds. That's even though the state has a $172 million funding gap in its human services division, and will be closing some public schools this fall. Colin Fogarty from Oregon Public Broadcasting reports.

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