Oregon’s housing crisis has hit renters especially hard, with a quarter of all renters in the state spending more than
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.
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Many Oregonians are struggling to afford safe and stable housing. Renters — who are disproportionately Oregonians of color — are
For many families with children, child care is the most expensive item in the family budget, no matter where they
No matter where you live in Oregon, it takes more than $77,000 per year for a couple to raise two
What is the state of the program by which Oregon reaches out to children living in families that have fallen
Every child in Oregon deserves a fair shot in life, no matter the heft of a parent’s paycheck.
Though not surprising, it’s nevertheless disturbing. The budget released yesterday by the Trump administration confirms one of the main grievances
In Oregon, we talk about how important it is for our children to have a high quality education — important
Oregon families that fall on hard times get far less cash assistance today than they did decades ago. Children in
Recently, more Oregonians became officially “poor,” following publication of new federal poverty guidelines. These guidelines offer an important — albeit
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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

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