Chair Hartman, Vice-Chairs Scharf and Nguyen, and Members of the Committee, My name is Tyler Mac Innis, Policy Analyst for
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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Chair Hartman, Vice-Chairs Scharf and Nguyen, and Members of the Committee, My name is Daniel Hauser, Deputy Director for the
OCPP is advocating for three legislative priorities designed to lift up workers, support families, and strengthen communities.
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No taxes on tips, as an Oregon Senator recently proposed, would do little to help struggling workers.
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Measure 118 would do more harm than good.
Bob Lord of Patriotic Millionaires explains why we need to tax extreme wealth in order to shrink inequality and save
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