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Oregonians Call on Senator Smith’s Continued Leadership
Refunded tax dollars that could help low-income families make ends meet and boost local economies are instead ending up in
Advocates Unite in Protection of Oregon Budget and in Opposition to Proposed Domestic Cuts under Consideration Next Week
Do you make life-changing decisions based on dairy prices? Is the price of milk a factor in whether you have
Both the federal government and Oregon have Earned Income Credits (EICs). The federal EIC is a tax credit targeted at
First, the good news: Oregon’s hunger rate has improved since the late 1990s. Though our rate is still high, we
Chuck Sheketoff, executive director of the Oregon Center for Public Policy, today released the following statement regarding the President’s budget:
Many of the nation’s largest, most profitable companies are paying little or no state income taxes, according to a study
Watch out Oregon, the snake oil salesmen are rolling into town, with old medicine in a new bottle: "The Price
Latest Podcasts
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
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
January 8, 2026
Income Inequality in Oregon: What Does the Latest Data Show?
Income inequality in Oregon remains vast, but history shows this is not inevitable.
December 11, 2025