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Many families in Oregon struggle to put food on the table, and this is especially true for many immigrant families.
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
Congress has handed Oregon lawmakers $2.6 billion to prevent cuts to services Oregonians need most and invest in pandemic recovery
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.
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