The federal recovery act signed into law earlier this year has protected about 84,000 Oregonians from living in poverty.
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Recent news stories highlight a major challenge that legislative leaders faced when they adopted their balanced budget plan: the refusal
As is the case throughout the nation’s largest cities, immigrants contribute to Portland’s economy roughly in proportion to their share
The central argument by opponents of Measures 66 and 67, that the measures will cause Oregon to lose jobs, is
The Sunday Oregonian featured a story comparing two businesses and their different views of Measures 66 and 67.
Indicating that the state’s fiscal situation is beginning to stabilize, today’s revenue forecast by Oregon state economists confirms that the
Data released today showing a surge in Oregon’s hunger rate remind us of the importance of the expansion of food
Oregon is among a minority of states that tax the income of families living below the poverty line, according to
Which businesses are going to be paying more taxes under Measure 67, and which won’t? Which Oregonians will pay more
The flowchart in this PDF shows which businesses would pay tax under Measure 67.
Latest Podcasts
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
“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.
March 12, 2026
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
February 12, 2026