In the spirit of May Day, we discuss the contribution of immigrants to Oregon's economy, as well as what the
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News Release Immigrants generate a bigger share of Oregon’s economic output relative to their share of the population, according to
Download PDF Chair Prozanski, Vice-Chair Thatcher, and Members of the Committee, My name is Tyler Mac Innis, Policy Analyst for
My name is Janet Bauer, Director of Policy Research at the Oregon Center for Public Policy. I respectfully submit this
Despite often performing work considered essential to the nation's critical infrastructure, undocumented workers live under the constant fear of deportation.
Oregon’s economy will take a $130 million hit and some 3,500 children will lose the financial support of a family
Deportation — often involving the breadwinner of a household — puts a drag on Oregon’s economy and destabilizes families. Deportation
The immigrant experience in this country is as diverse as the people who have come here, as varied as our
A group of taxpaying Oregonians is increasingly fearful of federal agents: undocumented workers.
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