This is an historic moment. It has been 27 years since the legislature last took it upon themselves to give
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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Few industries have been as vociferous in their opposition to raising Oregon’s minimum wage as the agriculture industry, and onion
Oregon lawmakers need not look far for an example of legislative action significantly increasing a state’s minimum wage. Current proposals
Oregon lawmakers need not look far for an example of legislative action significantly increasing a state’s minimum wage.
If Oregon’s economy is doing so well, why do workers like Ariel, Tai and Bertha continue to live one paycheck
This Friday, January 29, is Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day, a day the IRS uses to publicize this tax
What do they all have in common? They are all board members of the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association (ORLA).
Holding a job is not enough to lift many Oregon families out of poverty, and the problem is getting worse,
For a growing number of Oregon families, holding down a job is not enough to lift them out of poverty.
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U.S. at 250: Toward a Third Reconstruction
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, what kind of country do we want to become? We speak with
June 25, 2026
The Real Challenge Facing Oregon’s Economy
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss our recent report examining Oregon’s economic performance. As OCPP Policy
June 11, 2026
Workers Across Oregon Are Demanding Unions
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, workers across the country began organizing at levels not seen in years. From
May 14, 2026