OpenTheBooks.comOregon State Senator Mark Hass wants to tax the small businesses and entrepreneurs of Oregon – even if these businesses lose money and earn no profits. A $1.6 billion gross receipts tax would be the largest tax hike in state history. In addition to serving as a state senator, Hass works as an advertising executive for Cappelli Miles – a Portland-based public relations firm. The Oregonian found $3,530 in “web-design” payments to Cappelli Miles from the Hass campaign account (It’s Legal, But is it Ethical? Hass declared a ‘potential conflict’: Cappelli Miles did business with The Oregon Beverage Recycling Coop (OBRC) – a cooperative corporation owned by Oregon beverage distributors.

Source: Forbes June 10, 2017 12:03 UTC