There's a disconnect between debates inside the halls of Congress and the economic reality back home.
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When the Great Recession struck, many Oregon families suddenly found themselves unable to put enough food on the table. And
I’ve written about the terrible proposal that Governor Kitzhaber put before the legislature that would slash assistance to poor families
Read the full report here: Oregon Can Do Better Than Harm Poor Kids The legislature must reject the devastating changes
For the sake of Oregon's most vulnerable children and the future of our state, Gov. John Kitzhaber should heed his
As a result of welfare reform 15 years ago, Oregon is helping far fewer poor families than it once did.
If the bus you were riding in fell into a ditch, you’d want all hands on deck to push it
Congress wavers on continuing certain provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the “Recovery Act”) that have
In recessionary times, spurring economic activity and helping the most vulnerable families should be top priorities.
Five highly effective programs in the 2009 federal Recovery Act together have pumped about as much money into Oregon as
Latest Podcasts
Already alarming, hunger in Oregon is set to worsen due to Trump administration actions
In this episode of Policy for the People, we examine the dire state of hunger in Oregon. Our guest is
May 8, 2025
May Day special: the state of the labor movement
In celebration of May Day, International Workers Day, we are issuing this special episode of Policy for the People examining
May 1, 2025
Senator Wyden on the Trump tax plan: “It’s going to cause a lot of hardship”
The Trump tax plan would cut Medicaid and nutrition assistance to pay for big tax cuts for the rich.
April 10, 2025
