Protect Kids & Schools this January

Oregon’s schools have already made painful cuts.

In this difficult economy, everyone has taken a hit. This year, schools were forced to slash a half billion dollars from already stretched budgets. As a result, many children are facing a school year with fewer teachers, some of the largest class sizes in the nation, fewer days to learn, and little art, music, and PE.

Measures 66 & 67 will prevent further cuts.

Last spring, with the recession delivering a $4 billion blow to the state’s ability to pay for schools, public safety, and health care, the legislature enacted $2 billion in cuts, drew on federal stimulus and reserves, and passed reasonable tax increases on corporations with more than $250,000 in profit and the Oregonians with more than $250,000 in taxable income. Get the details about these tax policies, and learn why business owners are calling them "fair, modest, and necessary."

NEW! A recent OSU study shows Oregon's taxes, even WITH these increases, are still below the national average. OSU economist William Jaeger says there is "no reason to believe that these tax increases on the wealthiest sector would make Oregon less competitive." Read more.

If these increases are overturned, schools and vital public services will face at least an additional $727 million in cuts.

Vote YES on January 26 to protect Oregon schools!

A recent report issued by the nonpartisan Legislative Revenue Office shows that if these tax measures are approved by voters on January 26, Oregon’s economy will actually be better off than if we cut spending by that amount to balance Oregon’s budget.

TAKE ACTION:

• GET THE FACTS on these tax measures.
• SIGN OUR PLEDGE to vote yes in January
• VOLUNTEER to help get out the vote! View a schedule of events and sign up.
• MAKE SURE you'll be able to vote. Learn how to verify your registration or register for the first time.