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[This op-ed was first published in The Capital Chronicle.] Imagine you have a wealthy cousin who comes asking for money.
After Congress dedicated billions of dollars to semiconductor investments in the U.S., Oregon legislative leaders have lined up behind an
[This op-ed was first published in The Capital Chronicle.] Forests grow best in healthy soil. The same goes for Oregon’s
Chair Meek, Vice-Chair Boquist, and Members of the Committee, My name is Nhi Nguyễn, Policy Analyst for the Oregon Center
Following the expiration of its research and development (R&D) tax credit, businesses in Oregon have spent more on research and
Chair Meek, Vice-Chair Boquist, and Members of the Committee, My name is Daniel Hauser, Deputy Director of the Oregon Center
One of the big topics of discussion in Salem right now is whether to provide new subsidies for semiconductor companies
In creating a package of incentives to attract chip manufacturers, the Oregon legislature should prioritize investments that will deepen the
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The Real Challenge Facing Oregon’s Economy
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss our recent report examining Oregon’s economic performance. As OCPP Policy
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Workers Across Oregon Are Demanding Unions
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, workers across the country began organizing at levels not seen in years. From
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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.
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A state research and development tax credit would be wasteful and counterproductive
[This commentary first appeared in The Oregonian.] We all want Oregon to prosper. We all want our state to be