Five highly effective programs in the 2009 federal Recovery Act together have pumped about as much money into Oregon as
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Although too many Oregonians are not experiencing economic recovery, the available data show that the recession would have been worse
The landmark health reform legislation just signed by President Obama promises salutary benefits, not just for American families but also
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.
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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
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“We’ve Been Very Foolish”: Inside Oregon’s Data Center Boom
Oregon is one of the nation’s top destinations for data centers, attracted by the state’s cheap power and favorable climate.
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Oregon Child Care Crisis: How ERDC Running Out of Funds Could Hurt 12,000 Families
Oregon’s subsidized child care program, Employment Related Day Care (ERDC), is on course to run out of money in less
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