[This blog was corrected 6/13/17.] * You don’t need to look far to see that Oregon is not investing enough
Tax Justice
Tax justice is central to economic justice. Taxes are how, together, we fund schools, health care, transportation, and the many public services that foster quality of life. Unfortunately, wealthy elites and the corporations they control have rigged the tax system in their favor, building a system that asks least from those who have the most.
Tax Justice
Tax justice is central to economic justice. Taxes are how, together, we fund schools, health care, transportation, and the many public services that foster quality of life. Unfortunately, wealthy elites and the corporations they control have rigged the tax system in their favor, building a system that asks least from those who have the most.
Latest Articles
With the clock ticking on an Oregon legislative session that has yet to resolve a $1.4 billion revenue shortfall, the
School districts in Oregon have been drawing up plans for staff cuts, in case the Oregon legislature fails to come
If Oregonians needed a reminder of how reckless the Oregon kicker law is, today we got it in the state
The Oregon House leadership should be commended for putting forward a bold revenue proposal that would improve the lives of
As Oregon lawmakers consider raising corporate taxes to prevent cuts to schools and other public services, a new report finds
Oregon’s spending of state dollars has changed little over the past 16 years. This is evident when one compares state
It’s 4/20. For some, this date may trigger the often-asked questions: How much revenue is the tax on marijuana generating?
A group of taxpaying Oregonians is increasingly fearful of federal agents: undocumented workers.
Dark political money is flowing in Oregon. It seeks to squelch efforts in the legislature to raise taxes on corporations.
Latest Podcasts

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
June 11, 2026

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
May 14, 2026

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
