Many families in Oregon struggle to put food on the table, and this is especially true for many immigrant families.
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Chair Gelser Blouin, Vice-Chair Robinson, Members of the Committee: My name is Janet Bauer, Director of Policy Research for the
Chair Jama, Vice-Chair Anderson, and Members of the Committee, My name is Tyler Mac Innis, Policy Analyst for the Oregon
HB 4157 is one of the most meaningful investments Oregon can make in ensuring an equitable and rapid recovery for
The recession triggered by the COVID-19 crisis has hammered Oregon’s undocumented workers — workers who more likely than not perform
Two-thirds of Oregonians who received a federal stimulus check used some of the money to buy food, newly released Census
The recently-concluded special session of the Oregon legislature was not so special for families suffering extreme hardship.
Protecting Oregon’s most vulnerable families with children must be a top priority for the legislature.
Statement by Alejandro Queral, Executive Director of the Oregon Center for Public Policy Today’s Economic and Revenue Forecast removes any
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A disaster for struggling families
The massive reconciliation bill passed by Congress on the eve of the 4th of July holiday will leave many Oregon
July 10, 2025

Another harm from the monstrous U.S. House reconciliation bill: less state revenue
The reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House is truly monstrous, slashing health care and nutrition assistance to help pay
June 12, 2025

“This is a terrible bill”: Rep. Salinas discusses House tax and budget package
Just ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation bill – a massive
May 30, 2025
Do we have the courage to sustain the investments Oregonians need?