This is an historic moment. It has been 27 years since the legislature last took it upon themselves to give
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Few industries have been as vociferous in their opposition to raising Oregon’s minimum wage as the agriculture industry, and onion
Oregon lawmakers need not look far for an example of legislative action significantly increasing a state’s minimum wage. Current proposals
Oregon lawmakers need not look far for an example of legislative action significantly increasing a state’s minimum wage.
If Oregon’s economy is doing so well, why do workers like Ariel, Tai and Bertha continue to live one paycheck
What do they all have in common? They are all board members of the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association (ORLA).
Tomorrow’s Friday Forum at the City Club of Portland should be a great one, revolving around the club’s recently released
Low- and middle-wage Oregon workers have seen their paychecks shrink in the economic upswing following the end of the Great
Oregon’s minimum wage would top $19 per hour if it had kept pace with the rise in worker productivity since
How much income do families across Oregon need to meet basic necessities? A lot more than what the current minimum
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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
“This is a terrible bill”: Rep. Salinas discusses House tax and budget package
Just ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation bill – a massive
May 30, 2025
Already alarming, hunger in Oregon is set to worsen due to Trump administration actions
In this episode of Policy for the People, we examine the dire state of hunger in Oregon. Our guest is
May 8, 2025
