Phil Knight's love and hate relationship with Oregon

Portland Business Journal:

Nike Inc. co-founder Phil Knight may have "webs between his toes," according to a fiery column he wrote for The Oregonian in 2010, but he also has a history of clashing with Oregon lawmakers.

That makes Friday's special session of the Legislature an unprecedented game of chicken between lawmakers and the most powerful man in Oregon business.

At the meeting, lawmakers will consider a proposal that would allow Gov. John Kitzhaber to lock-in Nike's taxes for future years, likely attracting a $150…

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