Chair Meek, Vice-Chair McLane, and Members of the Committee, My name is Daniel Hauser, Deputy Director for the Oregon Center
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House Bill 2958 would double the state’s match of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit and extend it to workers
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss two initiatives that are making tax filing easy and free.
A dozen Oregon organizations sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation today calling on them to oppose tax cuts
For too long, Oregonians have had to go through a middle-man to file taxes. But now, Direct File has arrived,
OCPP is advocating for three legislative priorities designed to lift up workers, support families, and strengthen communities.
No taxes on tips, as an Oregon Senator recently proposed, would do little to help struggling workers.
Exempting tips from taxes makes the tax system less fair while opening the door to yet more gaming of system
The expiration of parts of the Trump Tax plan offers an opportunity to reassess our nation’s tax policy
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Underpaid, Overworked, and Essential: Oregon’s Long-Term Care Crisis
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Income Inequality in Oregon: What Does the Latest Data Show?
Income inequality in Oregon remains vast, but history shows this is not inevitable.
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How Trump Is Hiding Hunger and Why Poverty Persists
This episode examines what the end of the federal food security report means for Oregon, as well as why poverty is a policy failure, not an individual failure.
November 13, 2025
Direct File: an easy and free way to file taxes
This year, eligible Oregonians can file their taxes for free using IRS Direct File. This online tool is linked to