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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
There are two undeniable features of the Trump tax plan. It’s hugely expensive, exploding the national deficit. And it benefits
The Oregon legislature should act prudently and refrain from hastily eliminating the state’s tax haven law.
You didn’t get paid overtime. Your boss forced you to work off the clock before or after your shift. Your
A crucial question facing Oregon lawmakers in the short legislative session is whether to sever ties with certain pieces of
Though not surprising, it’s nevertheless disturbing. The budget released yesterday by the Trump administration confirms one of the main grievances
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