As well as Ireland, Ãire or the Republic of Ireland, the state is also referred to as the Republic, Southern Ireland or the South. In an Irish republican context it is often referred to as the Free State or the 26 Counties.
Oregon gas prices rise for first time since November. The average gallon of regular now costs $1.93 in Oregon, according to AAA Oregon/Idaho. That's up three cents from a week ago.
Oregon's gas tax is currently 30 cents a gallon. The mileage tax under the legislation would be 1.5 cents a gallon. So anyone driving a car averaging fewer than 20 miles per gallon would pay less money under the mileage tax than the gas tax and maybe even get a refund.