A strong work ethic is rightly among the most cherished of American values. In an ideal world, work alone would
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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As a result of welfare reform 15 years ago, Oregon is helping far fewer poor families than it once did.
Oregon can make work more rewarding for low-income families by improving its Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), currently set at
Oregon’s lowest-paid workers will get a small boost with the start of the New Year, when the state’s minimum hourly
The Great Recession created a long list of economic hardship for Oregonians, including sharply higher unemployment, declining income and higher
Providing a clearer picture of the recession’s toll on Oregon families, the U.S. Census bureau today reported that the share
Oregon can make work more rewarding for low-income families by improving its Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), currently set at
Today’s announced 10-cent increase to Oregon’s minimum wage starting next year is a welcome development for the state’s lowest-paid workers,
If the bus you were riding in fell into a ditch, you’d want all hands on deck to push it
Congress wavers on continuing certain provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the “Recovery Act”) that have
Latest Podcasts
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
The Myth of Oregon’s “Bad Business Climate”
By a number of indicators, Oregon’s economy outperforms that of most other states.
April 23, 2026