New data released today by the US Department of Agriculture indicate that Oregon’s hunger and food insecurity rates remain high
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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News Release The U.S. Census Bureau released new data today on the extent of poverty and on the change in
News Release The U.S. Census Bureau released new data today on the extent of poverty and on the change in
Why the personal exemption credit should be phased out, not reduced “across-the-board” The personal exemption credit allows Oregonians to reduce
News Release Oregon’s minimum wage increases have not caused job losses in the state, according to a new report released
Executive Summary The Oregon Restaurant Association (ORA), the Oregon Farm Bureau, and the National Federation of Independent Businesses have proposed
A New Report Sheds Light On Oregon’s Earned Income Credit
Executive Summary Both the federal government and Oregon have Earned Income Credits (EICs). The federal EIC is a tax credit
News Release A new report released today by the Oregon Center for Public Policy finds that the inflation adjustment provision
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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