The fact that many jobs pay too little is a fundamental reason why so many Oregonians struggle to cover basic
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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Roughly 70,000 Oregonians have already dropped off the SNAP program since 2025, because of the Trump administration enacting the biggest
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As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, what kind of country do we want to become? We speak with
Although the share of Oregonians living below the federal poverty line stands near a record low, the reality is that
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss our recent report examining Oregon’s economic performance. As OCPP Policy
The Oregon economy has outperformed over the long haul. Oregon's main problem is not the lack of prosperity, but the
If we listen to those with whom we disagree, we can focus on our shared goal: people having what they
Three guaranteed income pilot programs carried out in Oregon show that providing families unconditional cash is an effective way to
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The path to shared prosperity begins with Oregon workers