Low-income families with young children can now claim the Oregon Kids' Credit, a great development. Yet Oregon's tax system continues
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Statement by OCPP Executive Director Alejandro Queral on proposal to expand the Child Tax Credit A congressional deal to
Making Oregonians more economically secure requires investing in our well-being: housing, education, child care, and more. One fair way to
Oregon lawmakers have approved the creation of a state child tax credit to help low-income families with young children, and
“Are we going to take care of our kids and help them be healthy and successful and ready to become
Less than zero. That was Intel’s federal tax bill in 2022. Not only did Intel pay no federal income taxes
As working families across Oregon struggle with rising costs and meager wages, Oregon is on course to send massive tax
Oregon can clamp down on multinational corporations shifting profits overseas, create a more level playing field for Oregon businesses, and
By establishing wage boards, Oregon can improve wages and working conditions that foster a stable workforce, thriving communities, and a
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