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Oregon Bottle Bill May Include Canned Wine

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Oregon’s State Senatepassed, 23-4, and sent to the Stae House  a measure that would apply the state’s 10-cents “bottle bill” deposit to canned wine. “Once an oddity, wine packaged in cans is increasingly to be found on store shelves,” said … Continue reading →

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Oregon Bill Would Impose Bottle Tax on Wine in Cans

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The proposed legislation would also make sure all beverage distributors take part on the state’s recycling program, which requires most beverages to be subject to a 10-cent deposit on return scheme. Liquor sold by the state would remain exempt because … Continue reading →

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Oregon’s Wine Grape Production Fell 34% in 2020

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The estimated farm gate value of Oregon wine grape production plunged 34%, or nearly $80 million, in 2020 to about $159 million, according to a new report, compiled by the University of Oregon’s Institute for Policy Research and Engagement (IPRE).  … Continue reading →

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Oregon Mulls ‘Unfathomable’ Jump in Liquor Markup.

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Oregon Legislature is considering an immediate 20% increase in the markup on distilled spirits and would adjust the markup each year to account for inflation. “It’s unfathomable that legislators would increase taxes on responsible spirits consumers and hospitality businesses … Continue reading →

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