The struggles of Oregonians to afford rent began long before the arrival of COVID-19 and will remain after the end
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Words are insufficient to express our outrage and sadness over recent events in our country. Over the past months we
Congress has handed Oregon lawmakers $2.6 billion to prevent cuts to services Oregonians need most and invest in pandemic recovery
Tax Day will arrive a month later than usual this year, another consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. With additional time
Pop quiz: What is Oregon’s biggest housing subsidy? Many would likely not know the right answer: the mortgage interest deduction.
As vaccines for COVID-19 make their way into the arms of Americans, a sense of normality feels within reach. But
Take a massive, poorly targeted business-support program. Add to it a highly unusual federal tax break for the businesses getting
There is no doubt that many renters and landlords in Oregon are struggling to survive during this pandemic and economic
All workers, no matter our place of origin, should be able to earn enough to care for our families. Laws
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