November 22, 2009
- Portland, Oregon
Oregonians: Tax our sins, forgive us our purchases
By Associated PressSALEM, Ore. (AP) - A new poll shows two out of three Oregonians are willing to pay higher state "sin taxes" on tobacco, beer and wine but only two out of five think a sales tax is a good idea, even if income or property taxes are reduced. The poll results were presented Thursday to a task force wrapping up a yearlong review of the Oregon tax system before making recommendations to the Legislature. Two out of three people surveyed said reducing health care costs should be among the state's top priorities. The statewide telephone poll of 600 registered voters was conducted Nov. 6-10 by Davis, Hibbitts & Midghall. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.1 percentage points. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) |
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