Chair Taylor, Vice-Chair Bonham, and Members of the Committee: My name is Janet Bauer, Director of Policy Research at the
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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
A disaster for struggling families
The massive reconciliation bill passed by Congress on the eve of the 4th of July holiday will leave many Oregon
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Another harm from the monstrous U.S. House reconciliation bill: less state revenue
The reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House is truly monstrous, slashing health care and nutrition assistance to help pay
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Oregon can protect exploited, low-paid workers. Here’s how.
Not long after Morrisha Jones joined her co-workers in petitioning to form a union at one Burgerville location, the fast-food