Oregon is a prosperous state in one of history’s richest nations, and yet many Oregonians struggle to meet their basic
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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All Oregonians deserve to live in dignity. Everyone — Black, brown, and white; rural and urban; immigrant and Indigenous —
As 2021 comes to a close, we look back at the top highlights of the year — our publications and
The just-concluded Oregon legislative session featured important victories, as well as missed opportunities. The American Rescue Plan Act, enacted by
All of us deserve to be paid for our work and avoid injury on the job. We all have a
All workers, no matter our place of origin, should be able to earn enough to care for our families. Laws
Whenever Congress creates new tax breaks for the rich and corporations, Oregon often copies the same wasteful subsidies. This is
All Oregonians deserve to live in dignity — to enjoy economic security and the possibility to thrive. This is doable.
Such a hard year. Such a momentous year. 2020 may go down as a turning point in history. A worldwide
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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
A new look for a new way of doing things