The Oregon economy has outperformed over the long haul. Oregon's main problem is not the lack of prosperity, but the
Raising Incomes
Realizing our human potential depends on having the resources to meet our material needs. Raising the incomes of the lowest-paid workers not only increases economic opportunity but also makes for a more prosperous state.
Raising Incomes
Realizing our human potential depends on having the resources to meet our material needs. Raising the incomes of the lowest-paid workers not only increases economic opportunity but also makes for a more prosperous state.
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Three guaranteed income pilot programs carried out in Oregon show that providing families unconditional cash is an effective way to
By a number of indicators, Oregon's economy outperforms that of most other states.
In this episode, Alejandro Queral speaks with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, the state’s chief elections officer, on efforts
Oregon too, would benefit from this approach, not only for child care, but for industries like agriculture and home care
If you follow news coverage about Oregon’s economy, you may be surprised to learn the following: Oregon’s economy has grown
Oregon’s subsidized child care program, Employment Related Day Care (ERDC), is on course to run out of money in less
Protecting Oregon's estate tax is about protecting the Oregon we all want to live in.
Establishing a workforce standards board for care workers would help ensure our parents and grandparents can live out their later
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Workers Across Oregon Are Demanding Unions
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, workers across the country began organizing at levels not seen in years. From
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The Myth of Oregon’s “Bad Business Climate”
By a number of indicators, Oregon’s economy outperforms that of most other states.
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Tobias Read on How Oregon Is Resisting Trump’s Voting Crackdown
In this episode, Alejandro Queral speaks with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, the state’s chief elections officer, on efforts
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What I learned from my father and why it matters for today’s world