Many older workers run up against age discrimination in the workplace. The Oregon legislature needs to remedy the problem, says
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As the year approaches, we recap some of our accomplishments over the past 12 months and preview the upcoming year.
Tax subsidies for data centers bring few benefits for Oregonians and many downsides
Experiments in Oregon and across the country show that guaranteed income, unconditional cash, is very effective at improving economic and
Rather than open job opportunities for native-born workers, mass deportations would lead to a negative ripple effect throughout the job
Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson explains the surge in claims and staffing shortage confronting the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries.
Get the basics on workforce standards boards, an effective strategy for states to improve wages and working conditions.
Measure 116 would create an independent commission that would decide the salaries for lawmakers, the governor and other state elected
No taxes on tips, as an Oregon Senator recently proposed, would do little to help struggling workers.
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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
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Just ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation bill – a massive
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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
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The 2025 Oregon legislature can advance economic security by passing these bills