The massive reconciliation bill passed by Congress on the eve of the 4th of July holiday will leave many Oregon
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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The Republican budget reconciliation bill leave Oregon children sicker, hungrier, and more likely to live in poverty
The reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House is truly monstrous, slashing health care and nutrition assistance to help pay
Co-Chair Meek, Co-Chair Nathanson, and Members of the Committee, My name is Daniel Hauser, Deputy Director for the Oregon Center
The Trump administration and congressional Republicans are advancing a fiscal package that would harm the financial well-being of many Oregonians.
In this episode of Policy for the People, we examine the dire state of hunger in Oregon. Our guest is
Exempting overtime pay from taxes harms the vast majority of workers, while creating opportunities for the rich to game the
Chair Gelser Blouin, Vice-Chair Linthicum, and Members of the Committee, My name is Tyler Mac Innis, Policy Analyst for the
Chair Pham, Vice-Chair Anderson, and Members of the Committee: My name is Tyler Mac Innis, Policy Analyst for the Oregon
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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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In this episode, we examine the crisis in Oregon’s system of long-term care. Demand for long-term care is rising as
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Victories, missed opportunities, and setbacks: a recap of the 2025 Oregon legislative session
As the gavel fell on the 2025 Oregon legislative session, we saw several victories for working Oregonians — wins that