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Working people in Oregon are bearing the brunt of two and one-half years of disappointing economic performance, experiencing declining wages,
The Oregon Center for Public Policy called on the Oregon Senate to "support Oregon businesses and reject House Bill 3183"
Why the personal exemption credit should be phased out, not reduced “across-the-board” The personal exemption credit allows Oregonians to reduce
One important issue in the discussion over whether to adopt a sales tax in Oregon is who would bear the
Oregon’s current $3.2 billion revenue shortfall and projected revenue shortfalls over the next few budget periods have prompted discussion of
The recent decision by House Speaker Karen Minnis to disengage from the bi-partisan budget talks and unravel the joint House
Recent federal tax cuts provide Oregon policy makers an opportunity to raise revenue to fund state services. Since the federal
The House and Senate Democrats’ tax plan will “line the pockets of Oregon’s most affluent and threaten Oregon’s long-term fiscal
The Oregon Legislature reflects Oregonians. Like their constituents, too many legislators fail to understand and acknowledge the important role government
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Tripling Union Membership Would Transform the Nation
A big increase in union membership would go a long way in fixing what’s wrong with the economy, according to
August 13, 2026

Oregonians Will Go Hungry as SNAP Implodes
Roughly 70,000 Oregonians have already dropped off the SNAP program since 2025, because of the Trump administration enacting the biggest
July 9, 2026

U.S. at 250: Toward a Third Reconstruction
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, what kind of country do we want to become? We speak with
June 25, 2026
