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Oregon senator sues Gov. Brown, revenue department, lawmakers

Boquist alleges tax measure violates state’s constitution

By TOM JAMES, Associated Press
Published: June 20, 2018, 9:58pm

SALEM, Ore. — An Oregon state senator has filed a lawsuit against top lawmakers and the governor, saying the passage of a controversial March tax measure violated the state constitution.

Brian Boquist, a Republican from Dallas, Ore., filed the suit Tuesday in state tax court, naming the Oregon Department of Revenue as well as Gov.

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