Oregon businesses are spending millions to oppose a ballot measure that would give every resident a $1,600-a-year basic income

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• Oregon residents will soon vote on a corporate tax increase to give them a universal basic income.
• Businesses have spent millions to oppose the 3% tax on corporate sales over $25 million.
• Both Democrats and Republicans say the measure could harm the state budget and essential services.

Oregon businesses are spending big to oppose...