Published 9:15 am Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Former Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp’s comments came at a business conference in Oregon’s capital city on Monday

One of Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s top economic advisers on Monday suggested that a new economic prosperity effort the governor championed last year could recommend the state reduce its corporate activity tax.

Former Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp’s comments came during a wide-ranging speech at a forum hosted by the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, where he was joined by local business leaders to preview the work of the governor’s prosperity council.…