If you follow news coverage about Oregon’s economy, you may be surprised to learn the following: Oregon’s economy has grown
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Protecting Oregon's estate tax is about protecting the Oregon we all want to live in.
Establishing a workforce standards board for care workers would help ensure our parents and grandparents can live out their later
Governor’s goal of landing Oregon on CNBC's Top 10 states for business signals another walk down the failed path of
We have to regain our balance and go on the offense.
There’s no question that 2025 will be remembered as the year Congress dismantled vital public institutions, forcing hardworking people to
One in seven Oregonians is food insecure, and recent congressional action threatens to worsen hunger
By canceling the USDA report on food insecurity, the Trump administration is trying to keep the nation in the dark
Corporate tax transparency is a crucial step for increasing accountability and fairness in Oregon’s tax system.
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Oregon Child Care Crisis: How ERDC Running Out of Funds Could Hurt 12,000 Families
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Underpaid, Overworked, and Essential: Oregon’s Long-Term Care Crisis
In this episode, we examine the crisis in Oregon’s system of long-term care. Demand for long-term care is rising as
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Income Inequality in Oregon: What Does the Latest Data Show?
Income inequality in Oregon remains vast, but history shows this is not inevitable.
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