Oregon kicks off November with a slate of developing headlines, from continued debate over National Guard deployment in Portland to local tax measures poised to reshape city services. KGW News reports that a federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction temporarily pausing the Trump administration’s efforts to send National Guard troops to Portland—a ruling expected to be resolved later this week following final arguments by both state and federal lawyers. Meanwhile, Portland voters are facing the prospect of a 75 percent property tax increase to fund parks, which would mean an extra $133 a year for the average homeowner. Nearby, Vancouver considers boosting taxes to support law enforcement, and Washington County contemplates a public safety levy.At the state legislature, lawmakers are set to revisit bills that have broad implications for small businesses. The National Federation of Independent Business in Oregon notes that raising the Corporate Activity Tax exemption from $1 million to $5 million is a top agenda item, potentially exempting over 70 percent of businesses from the tax and easing costs after a period marked by supply chain woes and high inflation. Legislative efforts are also underway to reform the state’s Equal Pay Law to legally allow hiring and retention bonuses—Oregon remains the only state currently prohibiting such bonuses.In the economic sphere, local governments are both bracing for and responding to shifting financial support. State Representative David Gomberg has raised concerns that recent federal funding reductions, especially to food assistance and health care, could result in a billion-dollar shortfall in Oregon’s income tax revenue. He warns that this will likely force budget cuts across essential services including education and housing, even as economic innovation remains a hopeful point for the state’s recovery.Community projects continue to advance across Oregon. Portland Public Schools is moving forward with plans to modernize its high school infrastructure, with Jefferson High School scheduled to break ground this coming spring in the first phase of a years-long redevelopment to balance enrollment and improve programming districtwide. Local school boards are also prioritizing long-term facility plans that reflect community input and future growth, aiming to support student success over the next decade.Public safety remains a priority, with Portland police investigating several weekend shootings while noting that overall violent crime is down year-over-year. In a high-profile incident, the owner of a Southeast Portland liquor store was hospitalized after confronting shoplifters—a reminder of the challenges small businesses continue to face alongside broader economic shifts.Oregon is being pummeled by a series of atmospheric river storms, bringing heavy rainfall, potential flooding, and gusty winds to much of the state, according to Fox Weather and KATU. Forecasts call for three to five inches of rain along coastal areas through Thursday, with localized flooding possible and winds reaching up to 50 miles per hour. The National Weather Service has issued flood watches for many rivers in northwest Oregon, and forecasters do not expect a break in this wet pattern anytime soon.Looking ahead, Oregonians await final decisions from the courts on federal troop deployments and from voters on local tax measures expected to shape parks and public safety funding. The state legislature reconvenes shortly, with small business tax reforms and economic resilience likely to dominate debate. Watch for continued updates on school construction projects, evolving federal housing orders, and the impact of the persistent wet weather on communities statewide.Thank you for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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