bizjournals.com · September 8, 2026
Oregon lawmakers briefed on Prosperity Council recommendations - Portland Business Journal ## * [Government & Regulations](https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/government-and-regulations) # Lawmakers face tough choices over Prosperity Council proposals expand L-R, Prosperity Council co-Chair Renee James, Gov. Tina Kotek and co-Chair Curtis Robinhold. Elizabeth Hayes  By [Elizabeth Hayes](https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/bio/17251/Elizabeth+Hayes) – Staff Reporter, Portland Business Journal Sep 8, 2026 ** Updated **Sep 8, 2026 4:33pm PDT Preview this article 1 min Gov. Tina Kotek convened the Prosperity Council early this year, but some of the suggested strategies around taxes could be controversial. #### Related Articles * ##### Oregon estate tax could threaten succession, businesses say [Oregon estate tax could threaten succession, businesses say](https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2026/08/25/estate-tax-reform-exemption-prosperity-council.html) * ##### Founders pin hopes on Kotek to reinstate tax break [Founders pin hopes on Kotek to reinstate tax break](https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2026/08/27/qualified-small-business-stocks-kotek-prosperity.html)