Chair Keny-Guyer, Vice-Chair Noble, Vice-Chair Williams, and Members of the Committee, My name is Daniel Hauser, tax policy analyst for
Raising Incomes
Realizing our human potential depends on having the resources to meet our material needs. Raising the incomes of the lowest-paid workers not only increases economic opportunity but also makes for a more prosperous state.
Raising Incomes
Realizing our human potential depends on having the resources to meet our material needs. Raising the incomes of the lowest-paid workers not only increases economic opportunity but also makes for a more prosperous state.
Latest Articles
Oregon families are among the least likely to benefit from the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) — a tax credit
Only two states fared worse than Oregon in 2016 when it came to share of families that qualified for the
When the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., stood in front of the Lincoln Memorial to deliver his famed I
Who are the Oregonians working for minimum wage? What are the characteristics of these Oregonians seeking to get by on
Income inequality in Oregon has reached yet another record high. In 2017, the year with the most recently available data,
The number of taxpayers reporting annual income of $1 million or more has risen faster in Oregon than any other
The leaves are changing color, the temperature is dropping, and the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air. We
In the richest country in the world, the fact that many families don’t have enough to eat ought to be
Latest Podcasts
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
February 12, 2026
Underpaid, Overworked, and Essential: Oregon’s Long-Term Care Crisis
In this episode, we examine the crisis in Oregon’s system of long-term care. Demand for long-term care is rising as
January 8, 2026
Income Inequality in Oregon: What Does the Latest Data Show?
Income inequality in Oregon remains vast, but history shows this is not inevitable.
December 11, 2025
What Is Poverty in 2020?
The following are the 2020 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines, informally referred to as the “federal poverty level.” The guidelines determine