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When legislators develop the state budget, they scrutinize the spending of state agencies and hold hearings in an effort to
The revenue forecast released today shows that General Fund revenues in the upcoming biennium will be $1.1 billion lower than
Public policy decisions often come down to a matter of priorities. Which spending proposals are more important to fund?
News Release Oregon’s minimum wage increases have not caused job losses in the state, according to a new report released
Executive Summary The Oregon Restaurant Association (ORA), the Oregon Farm Bureau, and the National Federation of Independent Businesses have proposed
Slow economic growth continues to wreak havoc on Oregon’s state budget. Absent new tax revenues, the Legislature will have to
As Oregonians finish sending in their state income taxes, a new report released today by the Oregon Center for Public
What do grandparents raising children, foster parents, and single fathers have in common? They are the newest targets in the
Population increases and inflation raise the cost to the state of conducting the business of government from year to year.
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