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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
Though Oregon voters put in place a minimum income tax on corporations, some companies manage to avoid it.
Should Oregon enact a Basic Health Program, more than 87,000 low-income adults could gain access to dental insurance coverage 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
