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
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
Income Inequality in Oregon: What Does the Latest Data Show?
Income inequality in Oregon remains vast, but history shows this is not inevitable.
December 11, 2025
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.
November 13, 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