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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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Last week, the short legislative session ended without substantive progress on issues of critical importance to Oregon’s working families. Republicans
As 2019 draws to a close, we look back at the Center’s publications that proved most popular. Here they are,
By all accounts, the 2019 Oregon legislative session was historic. Even before the second walkout by Senate Republicans ground deliberations
As 2018 draws to a close, we look back at the Center’s publications that proved most popular.
A number of the measures on the November 6 ballot will impact the economic opportunity and well-being of Oregonians. The
KMUZ radio conducted a farewell interview of OCPP founder and former executive director Chuck Sheketoff. Chuck delved into the origins
The Oregon Center for Public Policy, the state’s leading public policy think tank, has selected Alejandro Queral as its new
Chuck Sheketoff, a leading voice for social and economic justice in Oregon, has stepped down as executive director of the
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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
Toward Prosperity for All Oregonians: Raise Taxes on the Rich