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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
Oregon must take action to protect workers from wage theft, as it harms workers, their communities, honest businesses, and the
Capital gains income is a key driver of income inequality, which stands at record levels.
My name is Daniel Hauser, tax policy analyst for the Oregon Center for Public Policy, and I respectfully submit this
As Oregon lawmakers consider increasing the state’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a new national report examines how state EITCs
Oregon’s ultra-rich — the highest-earning one out of every 1,000 Oregonians — have never been so rich compared to the
Income inequality in Oregon has reached yet another record high.
The Homeownership and Housing Opportunity Bill (HB 3349) is a common-sense, effective response to Oregon’s statewide housing crisis.
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“We’ve Been Very Foolish”: Inside Oregon’s Data Center Boom
Oregon is one of the nation’s top destinations for data centers, attracted by the state’s cheap power and favorable climate.
March 12, 2026

Oregon Child Care Crisis: How ERDC Running Out of Funds Could Hurt 12,000 Families
Oregon’s subsidized child care program, Employment Related Day Care (ERDC), is on course to run out of money in less
February 12, 2026

Underpaid, Overworked, and Essential: Oregon’s Long-Term Care Crisis
In this episode, we examine the crisis in Oregon’s system of long-term care. Demand for long-term care is rising as
January 8, 2026
