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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.
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Such a hard year. Such a momentous year. 2020 may go down as a turning point in history. A worldwide
Oregon cannot achieve economic justice or eliminate racial disparities without taxing the rich. Taxing the rich is an essential step
All Oregonians deserve to live in dignity — to enjoy economic security and the possibility to thrive. This is doable.
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
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The Myth of Oregon’s “Bad Business Climate”
By a number of indicators, Oregon’s economy outperforms that of most other states.
April 23, 2026

Tobias Read on How Oregon Is Resisting Trump’s Voting Crackdown
In this episode, Alejandro Queral speaks with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, the state’s chief elections officer, on efforts
April 9, 2026

“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

Toward Prosperity for All Oregonians: Disconnect from Wasteful Federal Tax Breaks