Just as COVID-19 poses greater risk to patients with preexisting conditions, the same may be said of communities. When COVID-19
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The healthcare of many Oregonians is on the line in a case soon to be argued before the U.S. Supreme
The Oregon Center for Public Policy endorses Measure 108. We produced this short video explaining why a "yes" vote on
A key takeaway from the latest Oregon Economic and Revenue Forecast, presented to Oregon lawmakers yesterday, is this: Additional federal
After months of uncertainty and economic turmoil unleashed by the pandemic, it is tempting to yearn for a return to
“Unfortunately, due to budget cuts, your Oregon Promise Grant has been revoked.” That’s the notice sent to about 1,000 Oregon
The recently-concluded special session of the Oregon legislature was not so special for families suffering extreme hardship.
There is no good time for a new tax break for millionaires, but especially not during the worst economic crisis
The number of children seeking food at the Kids Korner, a food pantry in Bend, has nearly doubled this this
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Our legislative agenda for 2021
All Oregonians deserve to live in dignity — to enjoy economic security and the possibility to thrive. This is doable.