Every day, Oregonians throughout the state wake up anxious about difficult decisions that await them and their families. Should they
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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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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
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
Latest Podcasts
“We’ve Been Very Foolish”: Inside Oregon’s Data Center Boom
Oregon is one of the nation’s top destinations for data centers, attracted by the state’s cheap power and favorable climate.
March 12, 2026
Oregon Child Care Crisis: How ERDC Running Out of Funds Could Hurt 12,000 Families
Oregon’s subsidized child care program, Employment Related Day Care (ERDC), is on course to run out of money in less
February 12, 2026
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
(Video) How to build economic justice in Oregon
Oregon is a prosperous state in one of history’s richest nations, yet so many Oregonians struggle to make ends meet.