No taxes on tips, as an Oregon Senator recently proposed, would do little to help struggling workers.
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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This episode of Policy for the People takes a deep dive into Measure 118, the Oregon Rebate.
Bob Lord of Patriotic Millionaires explains why we need to tax extreme wealth in order to shrink inequality and save
For too long, tax filing as been complicated and costly. But with Direct File, a simple and free tax filing
Tax filing is our civic duty, but fulfilling that obligation should not come with unnecessary costs and headaches.
The main barrier households face in claiming the EITC is the complexity involved in filing taxes
Women still make only 84 cents for every dollar men earn.
The Oregon Kids' Credit can be worth up to $1,000 per eligible child.
To get the Oregon Kids' Credit this tax season, families need to file a tax return.
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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
Measure 116 would change who sets salaries for state elected officials
Measure 116 would create an independent commission that would decide the salaries for lawmakers, the governor and other state elected officials.
October 17, 2024
No taxes on tips is a bad idea. And where does tipping come from anyway?
No taxes on tips, as an Oregon Senator recently proposed, would do little to help struggling workers.
October 10, 2024
The Oregon Center for Public Policy opposes Measure 118