Measure 118 would do more harm than good.
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Making Oregonians more economically secure requires a minimum wage that isn’t stuck in place, but rather makes forward progress, lifting
Tax filing is our civic duty, but fulfilling that obligation should not come with unnecessary costs and headaches.
If you don’t mind vast inequality, where the rich amass ever larger fortunes, then the current kicker is for you.
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This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for the teachers, nurses, and other workers who have walked the picket line to demand better
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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
Measure 116 would change who sets salaries for state elected officials
Measure 116 would create an independent commission that would decide the salaries for lawmakers, the governor and other state elected officials.
October 17, 2024
No taxes on tips is a bad idea. And where does tipping come from anyway?
No taxes on tips, as an Oregon Senator recently proposed, would do little to help struggling workers.
October 10, 2024
Exempting tips from taxes is a bad idea; strengthen the EITC instead