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Work does not assure that Oregon adults will escape hunger. Oregon Center for Public Policy (OCPP) analysis of new health
OCPP analysis of new state health survey data shows that fortyfive percent of Latino adults in Oregon lived in food
Severe financial stress triggers hunger for nearly all households with members who sometimes go hungry. The adults in these households
News Release A state health survey has found that more than one in five adults living in homes with hunger
If unemployed workers’ hearts aren’t warmed by tax cuts for affluent households alongside the refusal to extend federal UI benefits
Tens of Thousands of Unemployed Oregonians Will Lose Benefits Unless the “Look Back” Rule is Eliminated in Federal Extended Benefits
Some seniors may be wondering whether they should support the Legislature's revenue package, given the changes the Legislature made in
New data released today by the US Department of Agriculture indicate that Oregon’s hunger and food insecurity rates remain high
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