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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What will work Short-term spending focused on unemployed workers: Fully funding public assistance programs will shorten the recession by putting
With our economy going from top dog to just "dog" in a year, Oregonians are eager for government to deliver
Over Course of Decade 20 Percent More Poor Oregonians While Household Income Up Slightly
Oregon workers not likely to recover recession losses as wages decline over last year
In Oregon and the rest of the United States, public policies that support mothers have not kept up with changes
Study documents that race makes difference in earnings of workers living in Multnomah County
Disparities in Annual Pay Between White and Minority Workers Living in Multnomah County
News Release A report released today by the Oregon Center for Public Policy provides the first look behind Oregon’s high
Introduction Which one of your neighbors is going hungry? Count off 17 homes in your neighborhood, and then choose one
Latest Podcasts
Oregon Child Care Crisis: How ERDC Running Out of Funds Could Hurt 12,000 Families
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February 12, 2026
Underpaid, Overworked, and Essential: Oregon’s Long-Term Care Crisis
In this episode, we examine the crisis in Oregon’s system of long-term care. Demand for long-term care is rising as
January 8, 2026
Income Inequality in Oregon: What Does the Latest Data Show?
Income inequality in Oregon remains vast, but history shows this is not inevitable.
December 11, 2025