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
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Written by staff at the Oregon Center for Public Policy.
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
Oregon taxes and low-income families: good and bad news
Low-income families with young children can now claim the Oregon Kids’ Credit, a great development. Yet Oregon’s tax system continues to weigh more heavily on the poor than on the rich.
February 8, 2024
Tax season launches new tax credit for Oregon children
To get the Oregon Kids’ Credit this tax season, families need to file a tax return.
January 31, 2024
New federal government shutdown threat raises question: what kind of nation do we want?
One of the wealthiest nations in the history of humanity can afford to ensure that the most vulnerable in society have what they need
January 11, 2024
Oregon’s tax system weighs more heavily on the poor than anyone else
Oregon’s tax system remains inequitable
January 9, 2024
(Podcast) Food Bank sees worst levels of hunger in decades
Hunger in Oregon is rising rapidly, a reflection of the economic insecurity afflicting so many families. In this episode of Policy for the People, we speak with Susannah Morgan, President
December 7, 2023
Inequality is killing us. Literally.
Perhaps the biggest danger from rising economic inequality is what it’s doing to our bodies, to our health. Economic inequality is killing us. Literally. In this episode of Policy for
November 9, 2023