Economic growth in recent years has done little to reduce the share of Oregonians living in poverty. Oregon’s poverty rate
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Nine out of 10 poor Oregon Latino families with children had at least one parent in the family who worked
Work, sadly, is by no means a ticket out of poverty — a fact that is particularly true for Oregon
At the Oregon Center for Public Policy, we believe that all Oregon children should have access to health care services.
We believe that all Oregon children should have access to health care services. That is why we have partnered with
Say that you’re the sole breadwinner for your family and you earn $100,000 a year in Oregon. Would you pack
Say that you’re the sole breadwinner for your family and you earn $100,000 a year in Oregon. Would you pack
Today’s Census data underscores why Oregon lawmakers should prioritize investments in the public sector that strengthen the economy and policies
Oregon’s minimum wage will edge up 15 cents per hour next year to keep up with the rising cost of
Today’s data release by the U.S. Census Bureau will serve as a benchmark for the success of the Affordable Care
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“We’ve Been Very Foolish”: Inside Oregon’s Data Center Boom
Oregon is one of the nation’s top destinations for data centers, attracted by the state’s cheap power and favorable climate.
March 12, 2026
Oregon Child Care Crisis: How ERDC Running Out of Funds Could Hurt 12,000 Families
Oregon’s subsidized child care program, Employment Related Day Care (ERDC), is on course to run out of money in less
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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