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[This commentary was first published in The Statesman Journal.] In the most recent tally, more than 1,000 students in Salem-Keizer
Tax policy has aided and abetted the rise of massive economic inequality in the U.S., a point highlighted in a
If two people earn the same amount, they should pay the same tax rate. That’s a bedrock principle of tax
Establishing a rent assistance program would be an effective strategy for addressing Oregon’s housing affordability crisis.
Oregon could solve some of the worst aspects of the state’s housing affordability crisis by investing in a rent assistance
Oregon’s statewide housing crisis demands a powerful, rapid response. A rent assistance program is a quick and proven way to
U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer recently issued a report outlining an ambitious plan to tackle the housing crisis in America. While
Progress has stalled. That’s the main takeaway from the latest data on health insurance coverage in Oregon, released yesterday by
Although Oregon’s unemployment rate is lower than it has been in decades, not every aspect of the state’s labor market
Latest Podcasts
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