Aug. 29 on The Story: This week, Oregon lawmakers got a look under the hood of the state's economy, hearing how tax revenues are doing thus far this year. While it's a dense subject, those outcomes will have a big impact on taxpayers — particularly if Oregon's unique kicker law comes into play. Some major employers in the state are taking a beating right now, but unemployment is low. At the same time, it's pretty difficult to find a new job in certain sectors. But the big news is that, after adopting an "overly pessimistic" outlook on tax revenues, Oregon economists say things are looking surprisingly strong, setting up a potential kicker rebate for taxpayers in 2026. Watch more The Story videos: http://bit.ly/watchTheStory Follow The Story on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStoryKGW Follow The Story on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thestorykgw