These are dangerous times. For the first time in its nearly 250-year history, the United States is staring at the
Plans and Progress
Learn more about the Oregon Center for Public Policy, our policy agenda, and developments from the halls of the State Capitol.
Plans and Progress
Learn more about the Oregon Center for Public Policy, our policy agenda, and developments from the halls of the State Capitol.
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OCPP is advocating for three legislative priorities designed to lift up workers, support families, and strengthen communities.
As the year approaches, we recap some of our accomplishments over the past 12 months and preview the upcoming year.
We continue our review of the 2023 Oregon legislative session. Earlier, we discussed the wins of the session, changes that
The 2023 Oregon legislative session came to an end in late June. It was a session that will be remembered
There are important steps Oregon can take during the 2023 legislative session to advance economic justice.
In recent years, some lawmakers have failed to show up for work as a tactic to derail legislation. We speak
Oregon is a prosperous state in one of history’s richest nations, yet so many Oregonians struggle to make ends meet.
Every day, Oregonians throughout the state wake up anxious about difficult decisions that await them and their families. Should they
Latest Podcasts

A disaster for struggling families
The massive reconciliation bill passed by Congress on the eve of the 4th of July holiday will leave many Oregon
July 10, 2025

Another harm from the monstrous U.S. House reconciliation bill: less state revenue
The reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House is truly monstrous, slashing health care and nutrition assistance to help pay
June 12, 2025

“This is a terrible bill”: Rep. Salinas discusses House tax and budget package
Just ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation bill – a massive
May 30, 2025
Victories, missed opportunities, and setbacks: a recap of the 2025 Oregon legislative session
As the gavel fell on the 2025 Oregon legislative session, we saw several victories for working Oregonians — wins that