How much income do families across Oregon need to meet basic necessities? A lot more than what the current minimum
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How much income do families across Oregon need to get by? The federal poverty guidelines, unfortunately, provide an unsatisfactory answer.
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Age discrimination in the workplace is a big problem Oregon needs to deal with
Many older workers run up against age discrimination in the workplace. The Oregon legislature needs to remedy the problem, says Andrea Meyer of AARP Oregon.
January 9, 2025
Guaranteed income is an idea whose time has come
Experiments in Oregon and across the country show that guaranteed income, unconditional cash, is very effective at improving economic and mental well-being.
December 12, 2024
The crisis facing the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries
Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson explains the surge in claims and staffing shortage confronting the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries.
November 14, 2024