2026 will require creativity and resolve from all Oregonians
We have to regain our balance and go on the offense.
January 26, 2026
Alejandro Queral
Alejandro Queral is Executive Director of the Oregon Center for Public Policy
Tax credits that families use to afford health coverage are about to expire. The consequences could be catastrophic
The expiration of enhanced premium tax credits means many families will see their health care costs soar.
September 29, 2025
Revenue forecast shows Governor needs to call another special session
A special session should focus on stopping automatic connection to federal tax changes and retaining a portion of the projected kicker.
August 28, 2025
Congressional budget plan harms hardworking Oregonians to pay for tax cuts for the rich
The Trump administration and congressional Republicans are advancing a fiscal package that would harm the financial well-being of many Oregonians. Specifically, President Trump and his allies in Congress aim to
May 13, 2025
There’s a false choice — and then there’s the right choice — on the Trump tax cuts
The right choice is to renew the tax cuts for the middle-class and working families, and let the Trump tax cuts for the rich expire.
April 14, 2025
The real fork in the road
These are dangerous times. For the first time in its nearly 250-year history, the United States is staring at the abyss of an autocratic state. There is indeed a fork
February 27, 2025
Two investments in children would create brighter future for them and the state
The 2025 Oregon legislature can help ensure that children have a good start in life by strengthening Employment Related Day Care and the Oregon Earned Income Tax Credit.
February 20, 2025
Looking back and (relentlessly) moving forward
As the year approaches, we recap some of our accomplishments over the past 12 months and preview the upcoming year.
December 17, 2024
The Oregon Center for Public Policy opposes Measure 118
Measure 118 would do more harm than good.
August 21, 2024
If you truly care about working Oregonians, fix the kicker
If you don’t mind vast inequality, where the rich amass ever larger fortunes, then the current kicker is for you. But if you truly care about the well-being of working Oregonians and wish to see an economy that works for all, work to make the Working Families Kicker a reality.
March 24, 2024