Measure on the ballot in the 2018 Oregon 2018 General Election in Oregon.
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Get StartedThe measure would amend the Oregon Constitution to ban any tax on groceries defined as an “raw or processed food or beverage.”
A "yes" vote restricts state and local governments from placing taxes on grocery products
A "no" vote continues to grant state and local governments to tax grocery products
According to Vote Yes On 103, taxes on groceries disproportionately affect low-income households. Low-income citizens and senior citizens are already vulnerable to food insecurity and poor diets., in support of Measure 103 (Learn more)
According to Vote Yes on 103, this measure would eliminate the hurtful effect that grocery taxes have on Oregon farmers and small businesses who sell produce., in support of Measure 103 (Learn more)
According to Dirk Vanderart of KUOW, the measure would reduce taxes and eliminate the corporate minimum tax for a wide variety of businesses beyond grocery stores. This would greatly reduce revenue in the state and would allow corporations to avoid paying their fair share., in opposition to Measure 103 (Learn more)
According to Public Radio, this measure would prevent taxes on unhealthy items like soda and candy. These taxes are important for incentivizing people to stop consuming these unhealthy items., in opposition to Measure 103 (Learn more)
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