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Many Oregonians are struggling to afford safe and stable housing. Renters — who are disproportionately Oregonians of color — are
A very important bill awaits Governor Kate Brown’s signature. For the good of Oregon’s teachers, students, and working families, she
For many families with children, child care is the most expensive item in the family budget, no matter where they
No matter where you live in Oregon, it takes more than $77,000 per year for a couple to raise two
Special interest groups have been peddling misinformation in an effort to prevent the Oregon legislature from pulling the plug on
Chair Barnhart, Vice-Chairs Smith and Smith Warner, members of the Committee: My name is Daniel Hauser, tax policy analyst for
What is the state of the program by which Oregon reaches out to children living in families that have fallen
Every child in Oregon deserves a fair shot in life, no matter the heft of a parent’s paycheck.
Chair Barnhart, Vice-Chairs Smith and Smith Warner, members of the Committee: My name is Daniel Hauser, tax policy analyst for
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A disaster for struggling families
The massive reconciliation bill passed by Congress on the eve of the 4th of July holiday will leave many Oregon
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Another harm from the monstrous U.S. House reconciliation bill: less state revenue
The reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House is truly monstrous, slashing health care and nutrition assistance to help pay
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“This is a terrible bill”: Rep. Salinas discusses House tax and budget package
Just ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation bill – a massive
May 30, 2025