Congress wavers on continuing certain provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the “Recovery Act”) that have
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Statement by OCPP Policy Analyst Joy Margheim Today’s state unemployment data confirm why it’s so important for Congress to move
It turns out that the Great Recession clobbered the economy harder than state economists had projected. As a result, Oregon’s
A report published today estimates that about one in four Oregonians under age 65 will gain from the recently enacted
In recessionary times, spurring economic activity and helping the most vulnerable families should be top priorities.
By all means, send cards and flowers on Mother’s Day. But what moms (and dads) really need is Paid Family
Oregon remains among a minority of states that tax the income of poor families and its tax is among the
This fact sheet details income tax levels for poor and near-poor families in Oregon. Read more (PDF).
As Congress begins debate on Bush-era tax cuts set to expire at the end of this year, a new analysis
Oregonians’ quality of life and the availability of economic opportunity depend in no small measure on the health of our
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