Kitzhaber Says He Has a Deal on PERS and Taxes

Former Gov. John Kitzhaber

Gov. John Kitzhaber announced this afternoon that he and top lawmakers have finally agreed on an elusive agreement to cut public employee retirement benefits and raise new tax monies.

Here's the release from his office:


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