Guaranteed income is an idea whose time has come
Experiments in Oregon and across the country show that guaranteed income, unconditional cash, is very effective at improving economic and mental well-being.
December 12, 2024
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Written by staff at the Oregon Center for Public Policy.
The crisis facing the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries
Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson explains the surge in claims and staffing shortage confronting the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries.
November 14, 2024
What Measure 118 gets right and what it doesn’t
This episode of Policy for the People takes a deep dive into Measure 118, the Oregon Rebate.
September 12, 2024
Rewind: Tax extreme wealth to save our democracy
Bob Lord of Patriotic Millionaires explains why we need to tax extreme wealth in order to shrink inequality and save our democracy.
August 8, 2024
Parts of the massive Trump tax cuts are expiring, providing an opportunity to change course
The expiration of parts of the Trump Tax plan offers an opportunity to reassess our nation’s tax policy
July 11, 2024
Direct File is a big step toward simple and free tax filing
For too long, tax filing as been complicated and costly. But with Direct File, a simple and free tax filing system is beginning to take shape.
June 13, 2024
Immigrants play a big role in Oregon’s economy + labor activity surges
In the spirit of May Day, we discuss the contribution of immigrants to Oregon’s economy, as well as what the data says about the surge in labor activity.
May 9, 2024
Immigrants boost Oregon’s economy, even as they confront challenges
News Release Immigrants generate a bigger share of Oregon’s economic output relative to their share of the population, according to a new study published by the Immigration Research Initiative (IRI).
May 1, 2024
Tax Day focus: Record-breaking kicker + the need for a well-funded IRS
With tax season coming to an end, it’s a good moment to discuss the vital role that our tax system plays in our lives. At its best, the tax system
April 11, 2024
Unfair debt collection practices and child care funding in the legislative spotlight
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss legislative efforts to better protect Oregonians from unfair debt collection practices and provide needed funding for Employment Related Day Care.
March 14, 2024