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The experience of the current pandemic has taught us some valuable public policy lessons. One of those is that cash
Today, state economists gave their latest take on Oregon’s economy and revenue collections. Their presentation to Oregon lawmakers contained mostly
A little over a year ago, when much of the economy remained shut due to the Covid pandemic, the U.S.
The legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one defined by a demand for justice and a
As 2021 comes to a close, we look back at the top highlights of the year — our publications and
What are the main things to know about Oregon's tax system? What is the good and the bad, and what
After months of cajoling, vote wrangling and arm twisting, Congress is nearing the final lap of the legislative marathon that
Many workers have had enough with poor quality jobs. A record number of workers quit their jobs this past August,
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