Federal help for workers enacted in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis leaves out a key portion of Oregon’s workforce.
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La pandemia de coronavirus ha causado órdenes de quedarse en casa, el cierre de escuelas y mucho más, pero el
Today, we honor the sacrifice of women on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic, many of whom work for lower
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused the cancellation of graduation ceremonies, the NBA season, and other events, but the 2020
More than three dozen organizations today urged Oregon lawmakers to reject calls for business tax cuts issued in the wake
In this time of crisis, Oregonians will need public services like never before. The state will need to devote significant
As Congress and the Trump administration craft an economic response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and resulting economic crisis, it
There is a clear and pressing need for the state of Oregon to complement much-needed federal actions to address the
For some families economically hit by the coronavirus pandemic, Oregon’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is the last
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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 remains vast, but history shows this is not inevitable.
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This episode examines what the end of the federal food security report means for Oregon, as well as why poverty is a policy failure, not an individual failure.
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