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A View of the State of Working Oregon Despite improvement from the worst levels, Oregon’s labor market and employment levels
The best way for Oregon to strengthen its economy is by investing more to create a better educated workforce, according
The best way for Oregon to strengthen its economy is by investing more to create a better educated workforce, according
There are many statistics one can summon to show how the economy is failing working Oregonians. But few are more
If you’re wondering what a “Happy Meal” costs, by all means go to McDonald’s. But if what you want to
How much income do families across Oregon need to get by? The federal poverty guidelines, unfortunately, provide an unsatisfactory answer.
The omnibus tax credits bill sent to the floor by the House Committee on Revenue rightly puts working families first
Ask any Oregon lawmaker what is his or her highest priority and almost invariably the answer is “jobs.” So it’s
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