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
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Tobias Read on How Oregon Is Resisting Trump’s Voting Crackdown
In this episode, Alejandro Queral speaks with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, the state’s chief elections officer, on efforts
April 9, 2026
“We’ve Been Very Foolish”: Inside Oregon’s Data Center Boom
Oregon is one of the nation’s top destinations for data centers, attracted by the state’s cheap power and favorable climate.
March 12, 2026
Oregon Child Care Crisis: How ERDC Running Out of Funds Could Hurt 12,000 Families
Oregon’s subsidized child care program, Employment Related Day Care (ERDC), is on course to run out of money in less
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