{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Oregon\u2019s 2026 Legislative Session: Transportation Turbulence, Tax Conformity, and What\u2019s Next","description":"In this episode of the GeTtin\u2019 SALTy podcast, Nikki Dobay welcomes back Jeff Newgard, Executive Director and Principal of Peak Policy, to discuss Oregon\u2019s 2026 legislative session.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; As lawmakers convene for a fast-paced 35-day session in an election year, Nikki and Jeff break down the political and policy dynamics shaping the state\u2019s tax landscape.&amp;nbsp; They address the ongoing transportation funding issue\u2014including the recent gas tax increase, partisan passage, and looming voter referendum\u2014along with the latest on federal tax conformity debates, Oregon\u2019s perennial aversion to sales taxes, and the conversation around estate and wealth taxes.&amp;nbsp; The episode also touches on local developments in Portland, revenue forecasts, and the pressures facing the legislature in a condensed timeline.&amp;nbsp; Tune in for insights and a few lighter moments as Nikki and Jeff reflect on Oregon\u2019s unique political climate and what it means for taxpayers and businesses in 2026. ","author_name":"GeTtin\u2019 SALTy Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/466614","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39994765\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39994765"}