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Oregon can clamp down on multinational corporations shifting profits overseas, create a more level playing field for Oregon businesses, and
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“I work full time,” said Felicia, a single mom raising a 4-year-old son, “and feel like no matter how hard
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By establishing wage boards, Oregon can improve wages and working conditions that foster a stable workforce, thriving communities, and a
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Right now, the Oregon legislature is considering a bill that would establish the Oregon Kids’ Credit. This state child tax
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[This commentary first appeared in The Oregonian.] We all want Oregon to prosper. We all want our state to be