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A strong work ethic is rightly among the most cherished of American values. In an ideal world, work alone would
An overview of how Oregon has benefited from 2009 Recovery Act weatherization funds
Did you hear about Oregon’s whopping spending increase for a subsidized housing program?
If you could buy something directly for $90, would you pay a middleman $100 to buy it for you? Of
Chair Howie Prioritize: The Ways and Means Subcommittee on Housing Opportunity and Jobs will come to order.
As a result of welfare reform 15 years ago, Oregon is helping far fewer poor families than it once did.
A year ago Oregonians glowed under the national spotlight. Facing a severe fiscal crisis brought on by the recession, Oregonians
A year ago Oregonians glowed under the national spotlight. Facing a severe fiscal crisis brought on by the recession, Oregonians
Oregon can make work more rewarding for low-income families by improving its Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), currently set at
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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
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Income Inequality in Oregon: What Does the Latest Data Show?
Income inequality in Oregon remains vast, but history shows this is not inevitable.
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How Trump Is Hiding Hunger and Why Poverty Persists
This episode examines what the end of the federal food security report means for Oregon, as well as why poverty is a policy failure, not an individual failure.
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