My name is Janet Bauer, Director of Policy Research at the Oregon Center for Public Policy. I respectfully submit this
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In the latest episode of Policy for the People, we explore the problem of poor quality jobs — jobs that
On the eve of the pandemic, at a time when Oregon enjoyed one of the strongest job markets on record,
Executive summary On the eve of the pandemic, a time when the nation was experiencing the longest economic boom on
All of us deserve to be paid for our work and avoid injury on the job. We all have a
By all means, send cards and flowers on Mother’s Day. But what moms (and dads) really need is Paid Family
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Tax Day focus: Record-breaking kicker + the need for a well-funded IRS
With tax season coming to an end, it’s a good moment to discuss the vital role that our tax system
April 11, 2024
Unfair debt collection practices and child care funding in the legislative spotlight
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss legislative efforts to better protect Oregonians from unfair debt collection practices and provide needed funding for Employment Related Day Care.
March 14, 2024
Oregon taxes and low-income families: good and bad news
Low-income families with young children can now claim the Oregon Kids’ Credit, a great development. Yet Oregon’s tax system continues to weigh more heavily on the poor than on the rich.
February 8, 2024
Fed up with poor quality jobs
Many workers have had enough with poor quality jobs. A record number of workers quit their jobs this past August,