High Costs Affect Business Growth in Oregon

Credit card companies impose swipe fees on businesses. These fees often translate into higher costs for consumers. Oregon Capital Chronicle provides in-depth reporting on state government, politics, and policy. Recent findings from Governor Tina Kotek’s Prosperity Council revealed that many Oregonians see high costs, taxes, and regulations as obstacles to business expansion. Governor Kotek emphasized the importance of being strategic: We have to be intentional here, to be competitive.