A disaster for struggling families
The massive reconciliation bill passed by Congress on the eve of the 4th of July holiday will leave many Oregon families less healthy, hungrier, and poorer. In this episode of
July 10, 2025
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Another harm from the monstrous U.S. House reconciliation bill: less state revenue
The reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House is truly monstrous, slashing health care and nutrition assistance to help pay for tax cuts that mainly would go to the rich.
June 12, 2025
“This is a terrible bill”: Rep. Salinas discusses House tax and budget package
Just ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation bill – a massive tax and budget package. If this bill ultimately becomes law,
May 30, 2025
Already alarming, hunger in Oregon is set to worsen due to Trump administration actions
In this episode of Policy for the People, we examine the dire state of hunger in Oregon. Our guest is with Andrea Williams, President of the Oregon Food Bank. Andrea
May 8, 2025
Senator Wyden on the Trump tax plan: “It’s going to cause a lot of hardship”
The Trump tax plan would cut Medicaid and nutrition assistance to pay for big tax cuts for the rich.
April 10, 2025
How to improve pay and working conditions in entire industries in one fell swoop
The revival of an old idea is offering hope for improving pay and working conditions in entire industries all at once. That policy is often referred to as Workforce Standards
March 13, 2025
Oregon can raise $116 million by cracking down on offshore corporate tax avoidance
Oregon can crack down on tax avoidance by large, multinational corporations by enacting a policy known as worldwide combined reporting, a change that would yield more than $100 million a
February 20, 2025
Two things that are making tax filing easy and free for Oregonians
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss two initiatives that are making tax filing easy and free. The first is Direct File. This online tool created by
February 13, 2025
Direct File: an easy and free way to file taxes
This year, eligible Oregonians can file their taxes for free using IRS Direct File. This online tool is linked to Oregon’s own Direct File system, creating a seamless way to
February 4, 2025
Groups call on Oregon congressional delegation to reject more tax breaks for the wealthy
A dozen Oregon organizations sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation today calling on them to oppose tax cuts for the wealthiest individuals and corporations as part of the
January 29, 2025