Oregon business and technology leaders are pushing a bill that would add 1,700 acres to Hillsboro’s urban growth boundary, making room for new semiconductor factories or other advanced manufacturers.
They also want to increase tax credits for companies doing research in the state and to double the value of property tax breaks in a program used primarily by data centers.
The sweeping package is a big lift in this year’s short legislative session. Urban growth boundaries are among the most contentious issues in Oregon politics and land conservationists are already rallying to block the latest attempt to designate Washington County farmland for industry…