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Rogue Valley businesses—ranging from Medford retail shops to local vineyards in the Applegate Valley and tourism services in Jacksonville and Ashland—must navigate several state regulations, including the Corporate Activities Tax (CAT), Paid Leave Oregon, and minimum wage increases. While these policies offer benefits to the workforce and public systems, many local business owners report that the combined administrative and financial burden is stifling their ability to stay open or hire local employees.
Last reviewed August 8, 2026.
These Oregon bills match this topic by complete words or phrases in their title or description. Each card shows the latest action reported by the legislative data feed.
The Act updates the tie date to the federal Internal Revenue Code and other federal tax laws. Disconnects from certain federal tax laws. Inc...
The Act makes changes to the regulation of CCAs and creates exceptions to some child placements limits. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Ex...
This Act updates the laws on what wages must be paid to workers who engage in certain domestic services. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.3). C...
This Act tells the DEQ to study regulation of the environment and make a report. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8). Requires the Department o...