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Oregonians’ retirement plans will continue to be at heightened risk if Congress does not take steps to protect investors.
Oregon's Poverty Rate Flat; Number of Poor Grows; Median Income Unchanged
Increasing the minimum wage will not reduce access to food stamps
The Oregon Center for Public Policy, a Silverton-based research institute, today called a legislative proposal to cut capital gains taxes
If the polling is accurate, on November 5th Oregonians will vote by a sizeable majority to increase the minimum wage
Recession May Be Over, But Workers May Not Recover
News Release During the first year of the economic downturn, at least one in seven Oregon adults lived in households
On June 30th the Oregon Legislative Assembly adjourned its third special session, called to deal with a revenue shortfall that
Oregon’s most recent economic and revenue projection for the current two-year budget cycle shows that the State will have $1.4
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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
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In this episode, we examine the crisis in Oregon’s system of long-term care. Demand for long-term care is rising as
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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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