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Today’s revenue forecast by Oregon’s state economist shows that the ill-thought-out kicker law can rear its ugly head in the
Volatility happens, be it in nature or in state government revenue systems.
Today’s “yes” vote on Measures 66 and 67 is good for Oregon, good for our economy and good for working
Yesterday, the U.S. Senate threw a punch to the gut of an economic recovery that was already unsteady on its
Statement by OCPP analyst Joy Margheim on the December employment report
Legislators who voted to enact Measures 66 and 67 know the measures were good for business and prevented deeper, more
If mythology actually squared with reality, it would not be a lone Oregon Pioneer standing atop Oregon’s Capitol.
The federal recovery act signed into law earlier this year has protected about 84,000 Oregonians from living in poverty.
Recent news stories highlight a major challenge that legislative leaders faced when they adopted their balanced budget plan: the refusal
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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
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Income Inequality in Oregon: What Does the Latest Data Show?
Income inequality in Oregon remains vast, but history shows this is not inevitable.
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How Trump Is Hiding Hunger and Why Poverty Persists
This episode examines what the end of the federal food security report means for Oregon, as well as why poverty is a policy failure, not an individual failure.
November 13, 2025