Unlike most other states, Oregon has made little progress in recent years in reducing food insecurity, despite a strengthening economy
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Despite a growing economy and declining unemployment, Oregon has made little, if any, progress in reducing the share of Oregonians
Co-Chairs Kotek and Courtney, Vice-Chairs, members of the Committee: My name is Daniel Hauser, tax policy analyst for the Oregon
It’s official. Governor Kate Brown has proclaimed a special session of the legislature on May 21.
When it meets in a special session, the Oregon legislature should use the opportunity to eliminate an existing, inequitable tax
The long-term decline in union representation in Oregon has contributed to the rise in income inequality, which now stands near
In the latest installment of Fourth Friday Focus, a collaboration between KMUZ radio and the Oregon Center for Public Policy,
Taxes are essential for our communities to thrive. They pay for schools, healthcare for seniors, and many other services that
A new report confirms the wisdom behind Governor Brown’s recent announcement that she will sign Senate Bill 1528 — legislation
Today is Equal Pay Day, a day that brings attention to the fact that women still earn less than men.
Latest Podcasts

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

Income Inequality in Oregon: What Does the Latest Data Show?
Income inequality in Oregon remains vast, but history shows this is not inevitable.
December 11, 2025

How Trump Is Hiding Hunger and Why Poverty Persists
This episode examines what the end of the federal food security report means for Oregon, as well as why poverty is a policy failure, not an individual failure.
November 13, 2025
