
By any definition, poverty is a problem
Recently, more Oregonians became officially “poor,” following publication of new federal poverty guidelines. These guidelines offer an important — albeit inadequate — answer to the question, “What is poverty?”

Recently, more Oregonians became officially “poor,” following publication of new federal poverty guidelines. These guidelines offer an important — albeit inadequate — answer to the question, “What is poverty?”

As 2017 comes to a close, we look back on the Center’s publications that proved most popular with Oregonians. Here they are, listed in reverse order:

It’s no secret kids need a safe, stable and nurturing environment to thrive. Research shows this is the foundation children need to achieve their full potential.

Which states would you guess had stronger economic growth in recent years: those without an income tax, or those with the highest marginal income tax rates?

It’s official: there will be a special election in Oregon on January 23, 2018. At stake in ballot Measure 101 is the health care of hundreds of thousands of Oregonians.

My name is Juan Carlos Ordóñez, communications director for the Oregon Center for Public Policy, and I respectfully submit this testimony in support of House Bill 2006.

If you want a glimpse of the shameful state of Oregon’s corporate income tax, look no further than your nearest bar or restaurant with a video lottery machine.

Did you hear that Oregon will spend $1 billion over the next two years helping families with their housing costs? It’s true.

A View of the State of Working Oregon Oregon continues to enjoy one of the nation’s top-performing economies. Among all states, Oregon ranks near the top when it comes to

Today’s Census data underscores why Oregon lawmakers should prioritize investments in the public sector that strengthen the economy and policies that help working Oregonians make ends meet.
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