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Estate Taxes, Migrating 65+ Population, and the Money We Leave Behind

Oregon’s estate tax has the nation’s lowest exemption and ranks third-highest in rates—costing the state population, jobs, and billions in economic activity.

March 31, 2025 Serra KirschMark McMullenThomas Young
Jobs & Our Economy
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Iowa Jobs and Labor Force Update - February 2025

In February, Iowa reported a net loss of 1,100 jobs.

March 28, 2025 Andrzej Wieciorkowski
Jobs & Our Economy
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Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update – February 2025 Update

Colorado Labor Force Update

March 28, 2025 Cole Anderson
Jobs & Our Economy
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Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update: February Update

Arizona gained 4,300 nonfarm jobs in February (+0.13%, -0.4% year-over-year) – putting Arizona 15th among all states in monthly job growth. For perspective, the total U.S. job growth rate in January was 0.0

March 28, 2025 Kamryn Brunner

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