Much of the progress Oregon has made in expanding health care access is at risk as a result of the federal budget reconciliation bill enacted by Congress. In this episode
Exempting overtime pay from taxes harms the vast majority of workers, while creating opportunities for the rich to game the system
In celebration of May Day, International Workers Day, we are issuing this special episode of Policy for the People examining the state of the labor movement. Our guest is Don
For too long, Oregonians have had to go through a middle-man to file taxes. But now, Direct File has arrived, providing a better way to file taxes.
Many older workers run up against age discrimination in the workplace. The Oregon legislature needs to remedy the problem, says Andrea Meyer of AARP Oregon.
Tax subsidies for data centers bring few benefits for Oregonians and many downsides
Rather than open job opportunities for native-born workers, mass deportations would lead to a negative ripple effect throughout the job market.
Measure 116 would create an independent commission that would decide the salaries for lawmakers, the governor and other state elected officials.
No taxes on tips, as an Oregon Senator recently proposed, would do little to help struggling workers.
Exempting tips from taxes makes the tax system less fair while opening the door to yet more gaming of system by the rich and powerful.