Oregon remains on track to collect far more personal income taxes than projected, meaning taxpayers will likely qualify for $1.7 billion in “kicker” refunds when they file their tax returns in ...

Gov. Tina Kotek has thrown her support for using Oregon’s “kicker” tax refund to infuse $1 billion into fighting wildfires. Here's what to know.

Even if Democrats agree on such a move, a vote to suspend the kicker would require two Republican votes in the 30-member Senate and four in the 60-member House.