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There's nothing modest about sales taxes | Letter to the editor
I have to disagree with Douglas Berg’s guest column in Lookout calling for a “modest 3% sales tax with exemptions for basics like food, medical care, and childcare.” He claims using that tax would…
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Oregon health insurance premiums keep rising. Isn't it time for a better system? | Letter to the editor
Regarding the news that Oregon health insurance marketplace plans are expected to see large premium hikes in 2027, insurance companies submit that their overheads have increased. In fact, they are not run efficiently. Corporate insurance overhead costs range from 15% to 25%. In contrast, a single-payer insurer’s overhead – traditional Medicare, for example – is […]
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7mOregon weighs enrollment caps, paying for claims as double-digit insurance hikes set for 2027
Expiring tax credits to offset premium costs have been central to the rate increases. Congress opted against extending the COVID-era enhanced tax credits last year.
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3mMake your own fruit leather — harnessing old tech and new
Plums, figs, peaches, nectarines, apples, berries and tomatoes are good candidates for fruit leather, which can help you enjoy your summer bounty in the middle of the winter.
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6mMarie Jones, former police dispatcher, horse breeder, dies at 85
Friends and family remember Marie Jones as the “chocolate chip cookie queen,” having an undying love for horses and as a dedicated local philanthropist.
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3mPlea agreement reached with Springfield man involved with ‘Rapper Bot’ cyberattacks
The plea agreement is a major development after federal prosecutors said last year said then-22-year-old Ethan Foltz was behind powerful for-hire cyberattacks launched against a U.S. government network and many tech companies.