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Preventing social problems before they arise is a smart thing to do. Certainly, taking steps that prevent child abuse and
[Note: This post has been updated with links to a bill introduced today shortly after the post was published. The
The income group in Oregon that pays the highest share of their income to state and local taxes: Lowest income
Did you hear that Oregon will spend $1 billion over the next two years helping families with their housing costs?
Oregon workers who earn tips are, by and large, poorly paid adults. For example, the typical waiter or waitress in
Nearly 400 corporations — including four dozen with over $1 million in Oregon profits — paid no 2012 state income
Oregon lawmakers are considering a joint memorial (PDF) calling for a constitutional convention to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court decision
The Center's executive director, Chuck Sheketoff, spoke at the DemoForum of Marion County. Chuck provided an overview of Oregon's economy
Oregon’s minimum wage falls far short of giving working families economic security, so imagine the difficulties workers face when they
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She Has a Good Job. She Still Needs a Food Bank: Oregon’s Affordability Crisis
What does it mean when you have a good job, work full time, and still can’t afford to make ends
October 22, 2026
“Never Seen So Many People Lose Food Assistance So Quickly”
At a time when the cost of food and other essentials has been on the rise, our nation’s most important
October 8, 2026
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