With a congressional debate on the scope of a federal economic recovery package nearing, Oregon advocates urged lawmakers to aid
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 morning after the election, I watched a video of Barack Obama telling how, on a rainy morning last June,
With time running out to file for an economic stimulus payment from the federal government, new data show that tens
The 45-cent hike to Oregon’s minimum wage starting next year will be welcome news for the state’s lowest-paid workers, who
Next year, the Oregon Legislative Assembly may face two different income tax measures purporting to help working families.
As the last economic expansion hit its peak, the typical Oregon household’s income rose slightly in 2007 over the previous
Oregon made headway in its efforts against food insecurity in the two years before the current economic downturn hit.
News Release Since China’s entry into the World Trade Organization, a ballooning trade deficit with the Asian giant has caused
Improvements to the federal Child Tax Credit would help the families of about 155,000 Oregon children, according to advocates who
News Release For Oregon workers at all rungs of the income ladder, especially those at the bottom, joining a union
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Progress undone? Federal bill threatens Oregon’s health care gains
Much of the progress Oregon has made in expanding health care access is at risk as a result of the
August 14, 2025
A disaster for struggling families
The massive reconciliation bill passed by Congress on the eve of the 4th of July holiday will leave many Oregon
July 10, 2025
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