Before the arrival of COVID-19, the richest Oregonians had set a new record in terms of their yearly income haul.
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Before the COVID-19 pandemic upended the economy, the income of Oregon’s ultra-rich had set yet another record. In 2018, the
A key takeaway from the latest Oregon Economic and Revenue Forecast, presented to Oregon lawmakers yesterday, is this: Additional federal
After months of uncertainty and economic turmoil unleashed by the pandemic, it is tempting to yearn for a return to
Two-thirds of Oregonians who received a federal stimulus check used some of the money to buy food, newly released Census
“Unfortunately, due to budget cuts, your Oregon Promise Grant has been revoked.” That’s the notice sent to about 1,000 Oregon
The recently-concluded special session of the Oregon legislature was not so special for families suffering extreme hardship.
Before the coronavirus (COVID-19) spread to Oregon, poverty afflicted all corners of the state. More than one in 10 Oregonians
Protecting Oregon’s most vulnerable families with children must be a top priority for the legislature.
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