Oregon’s minimum wage will edge up 15 cents per hour next year to keep up with the rising cost of
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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Often I am asked, “What can we do to address income inequality?” There are a number of good ideas for
How much income do families across Oregon need to get by? The federal poverty guidelines, unfortunately, provide an unsatisfactory answer.
To view a full copy of this report with charts and graphs view the PDF: Economic Gains Flow to the
Last December President Obama stated that income inequality is the “defining challenge of our time.” OCPP’s latest publications illustrate how
One of the nation’s foremost experts on income inequality, David Cay Johnston, is coming to Oregon in May to discuss
This fact sheet provides a long-term view of changes in income going to Oregon's top 1 percent, compared to the
It’s no secret that racial disparities remain in our nation and state.
News Release As calls for a higher minimum wage grow louder around the country, Oregon’s wage floor is quietly set
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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
