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Even though the paychecks of Oregon workers have grown recently, many workers have seen no real gains in their wages
Oregon workers are finally seeing a modest boost in their hourly pay, due to recent increases in the state’s minimum
KMUZ radio conducted a farewell interview of OCPP founder and former executive director Chuck Sheketoff. Chuck delved into the origins
The Oregon Center for Public Policy, the state’s leading public policy think tank, has selected Alejandro Queral as its new
Oregon is a case study of what can go wrong when states artificially limit property taxes. A new national report
Oregon is a case study of what can go wrong when states artificially limit property taxes. Examining the experiences of
On July 1st, workers in more than 270,000 jobs in communities across the state will receive a raise, thanks to
Despite a strengthening job market, Oregonians in every corner of the state struggle to put food on the table. Their
The Trump administration is looking to pour gasoline on the fire that is Oregon’s housing crisis.
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Tripling Union Membership Would Transform the Nation
A big increase in union membership would go a long way in fixing what’s wrong with the economy, according to
August 13, 2026

Oregonians Will Go Hungry as SNAP Implodes
Roughly 70,000 Oregonians have already dropped off the SNAP program since 2025, because of the Trump administration enacting the biggest
July 9, 2026

U.S. at 250: Toward a Third Reconstruction
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, what kind of country do we want to become? We speak with
June 25, 2026
