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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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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
Oregon is a prosperous state in one of history’s richest nations, and yet many Oregonians struggle to meet their basic
For more than two decades, the Oregon Center for Public Policy has fought for and won policies that reduce economic
Latest Podcasts

Age discrimination in the workplace is a big problem Oregon needs to deal with
Many older workers run up against age discrimination in the workplace. The Oregon legislature needs to remedy the problem, says Andrea Meyer of AARP Oregon.
January 9, 2025

Guaranteed income is an idea whose time has come
Experiments in Oregon and across the country show that guaranteed income, unconditional cash, is very effective at improving economic and mental well-being.
December 12, 2024

The crisis facing the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries
Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson explains the surge in claims and staffing shortage confronting the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries.
November 14, 2024
The 2025 Oregon legislature can advance economic security by passing these bills