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Oregon lawmakers have approved the creation of a state child tax credit to help low-income families with young children, and
Less than zero. That was Intel’s federal tax bill in 2022. Not only did Intel pay no federal income taxes
As working families across Oregon struggle with rising costs and meager wages, Oregon is on course to send massive tax
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss the issue of poverty in the LGBT community with Dr.
Chair Meek, Vice-Chair Boquist, and Members of the Committee, My name is Daniel Hauser (he/him), Deputy Director for the Oregon
Wage boards don’t replace the need for collective bargaining, but complement it by offering a way to overcome barriers to
Co-Chairs Meek and Nathanson, Vice-Chairs, and Members of the Committee, My name is Daniel Hauser (he/him), Deputy Director for the
Chair Meek, Vice-Chair Boquist, and Members of the Committee, My name is Daniel Hauser (he/him), Deputy Director for the Oregon
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Income Inequality in Oregon: What Does the Latest Data Show?
Income inequality in Oregon remains vast, but history shows this is not inevitable.
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How Trump Is Hiding Hunger and Why Poverty Persists
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How big corporations hide their profits — and how to stop it
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Enacting Oregon Kids’ Credit would show lawmakers can work together for greater good