News Release (Silverton) – Even though the economy is growing, earnings and health coverage are down for most Oregon workers,
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.
Latest Articles
Calculator for basic family budget needs in Oregon available online
In the last year, Oregon added 58,600 jobs, with gains in most major industries. Job seekers are finding more advertisements
Oregonians Call on Senator Smith’s Continued Leadership
Refunded tax dollars that could help low-income families make ends meet and boost local economies are instead ending up in
Advocates Unite in Protection of Oregon Budget and in Opposition to Proposed Domestic Cuts under Consideration Next Week
Both the federal government and Oregon have Earned Income Credits (EICs). The federal EIC is a tax credit targeted at
First, the good news: Oregon’s hunger rate has improved since the late 1990s. Though our rate is still high, we
News Release Data released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture indicate that Oregon’s hunger rate has improved since the
News Release On New Year’s Day when Oregon’s minimum wage will jump 20 cents to $7.25 per hour, it will
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