Yep, the state still has to have some kind of tax base. Oregon ranks right in the middle, usually 24-26th amongst all 50 states in terms of total tax burden.

Yep, the state still has to have some kind of tax base. Oregon ranks right in the middle, usually 24-26th amongst all 50 states in terms of total tax burden. But we are usually the least regressive (or close). As opposed to Washington, right across the river, who is frequently most regressive.