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Governor Brown has protected over $1 billion in funding for schools and essential services over the next few budget periods
There is a good reason why President Barack Obama described income inequality as “the defining challenge of our time.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) turns eight this week, and is more popular than ever. For Oregonians, it’s an anniversary
Imagine that you could line up every single Oregon household struggling to pay the rent. Then, alongside them, you lined
Oregon’s housing crisis has hit renters especially hard, with a quarter of all renters in the state spending more than
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
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Oregon Child Care Crisis: How ERDC Running Out of Funds Could Hurt 12,000 Families
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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
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