The health care provider tax package recently enacted by the legislature to shore up health insurance in Oregon is sound
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One of Oregon’s most fiscally irresponsible policies is now set to rear its ugly head. Today, state economists confirmed that
Daniel Hauser, Policy Analyst with the Oregon Center for Public Policy (OCPP.ORG), was interviewed by Marc Albert, Radio Host with
Tax policy took center stage in the 2017 legislative session. From a corporate tax reform proposal that fizzled, to a
President Trump’s tax and budget plan for 2018 would have far-reaching consequences for Oregon and the nation. This publication compiles
On the first of July, the minimum wage will rise by $1.50 per hour in the Portland metro area and
As the legislative session winds down, the Oregon Senate has an opportunity to correct a serious tax injustice from a
The Center and other partner organizations held a press conference to push back on the Senate health care plan. Watch
It’s never too late to hope that lawmakers do the right thing. Here at the Oregon Center for Public Policy,
Twenty-five cents for every $100 in sales. That is how much a company in the construction industry with $100 million
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