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This episode of Policy for the People takes a deep dive into Measure 118, the Oregon Rebate.
The Oregon Center for Public Policy (OCPP) and the Urban League of Portland (ULPDX) have received a $1.2 million grant
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The Oregon Center for Public Policy opposes Measure 118