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Democrats fought hard for Oregon’s road tax hikes. Why they’re now effectively silent as voters decide
Democrats fought hard for Oregon’s road tax hikes. Why they’re now effectively silent as voters decide
Democrats fought hard for Oregon’s road tax hikes. Why they’re now effectively silent as voters decide

Published on: 04/09/2026

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Oregonians next month will vote on whether to raise taxes to help the state and local governments fix roads and upgrade transportation infrastructure.

After months of heated political debate, Oregonians next month will vote on whether to raise taxes to help the state and local governments fix roads and upgrade transportation infrastructure.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/04/democrats-fought-hard-for-oregons-road-tax-hikes-why-theyre-now-effectively-silent-as-voters-decide.html

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