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“Unfortunately, due to budget cuts, your Oregon Promise Grant has been revoked.”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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The Real Challenge Facing Oregon’s Economy
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss our recent report examining Oregon’s economic performance. As OCPP Policy
June 11, 2026

Workers Across Oregon Are Demanding Unions
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, workers across the country began organizing at levels not seen in years. From
May 14, 2026

The Myth of Oregon’s “Bad Business Climate”
By a number of indicators, Oregon’s economy outperforms that of most other states.
April 23, 2026

Measure 108 is right for Oregonians