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This May Day arrives as many workers in Oregon struggle just to get paid for their labor.
Low-income Oregonians will benefit from an increase in the tobacco tax to fund the Oregon Health Plan and tobacco use
“Where is all that money from cannabis taxes going?” It’s a question we hear often. And it’s a fair one,
By several measures, Oregon’s economy is strong. Oregon ranks sixth among all states in terms of economic growth since 2001,
Tax Day is one of the most important days on the calendar when it comes to the fight against poverty.
Tax Day is one of the most important days on the calendar when it comes to the fight against poverty.
One night a year, authorities and volunteers nationwide count the homeless. The most recent count revealed less than half of
Underinvestment in Oregon’s education system has left generations of Oregon’s children without the services and support they deserve. The package
The Oregon legislature is debating whether our state should go along with tax breaks for the wealthy through so-called “Opportunity
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