The data and the stories agree: Parents and children across the state need help to afford their basic needs, and
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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The Oregon Center for Public Policy (OCPP) and the Urban League of Portland (ULPDX) have received a $1.2 million grant
The clock is ticking on the nation’s ability to pay its debts, as U.S. House Republicans refuse to raise the
Many families in Oregon struggle to put food on the table, and this is especially true for many immigrant families.
“I work full time,” said Felicia, a single mom raising a 4-year-old son, “and feel like no matter how hard
Right now, the Oregon legislature is considering a bill that would establish the Oregon Kids’ Credit. This state child tax
Chair Gelser Blouin, Vice-Chair Robinson, and Members of the Committee, My name is Tyler Mac Innis, Policy Analyst for the
Chair Gelser Blouin, Vice-Chair Robinson, Members of the Committee: My name is Janet Bauer, Director of Policy Research for the
Chair Jama, Vice-Chair Anderson, and Members of the Committee, My name is Tyler Mac Innis, Policy Analyst for the Oregon
Latest Podcasts
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
Tobias Read on How Oregon Is Resisting Trump’s Voting Crackdown
In this episode, Alejandro Queral speaks with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, the state’s chief elections officer, on efforts
April 9, 2026
More Oregon families now claim the EITC
Oregon no longer dwells in the bottom when it comes to ensuring families eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit