It turns out that the Great Recession clobbered the economy harder than state economists had projected. As a result, Oregon’s
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.
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Oregon remains among a minority of states that tax the income of poor families and its tax is among the
This fact sheet details income tax levels for poor and near-poor families in Oregon. Read more (PDF).
As Congress begins debate on Bush-era tax cuts set to expire at the end of this year, a new analysis
Oregonians’ quality of life and the availability of economic opportunity depend in no small measure on the health of our
Oregon’s public sector is not growing relative to Oregonians’ pocketbooks, notwithstanding what might be heard on Tax Day from the
A newly released study by a corporate lobby group found that Oregon tied for the lowest state and local business
Today’s revenue forecast by Oregon’s state economist shows that the ill-thought-out kicker law can rear its ugly head in the
Volatility happens, be it in nature or in state government revenue systems.
Today’s “yes” vote on Measures 66 and 67 is good for Oregon, good for our economy and good for working
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How big corporations hide their profits — and how to stop it
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Behind the Wheel: Drivers Union OR’s Fight for Better Pay & Rights
Rideshare drivers have had enough. Confronting low pay and tough working conditions, , drivers for Uber and Lyft are organizing
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Progress undone? Federal bill threatens Oregon’s health care gains
Much of the progress Oregon has made in expanding health care access is at risk as a result of the
August 14, 2025