Governor’s goal of landing Oregon on CNBC's Top 10 states for business signals another walk down the failed path of
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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.
Tax breaks for tips and overtime are poorly targeted and rife with unfairness.
Oregon would do well to disconnect from these tax provisions in the congressional Republican budget.
The expiration of enhanced premium tax credits means many families will see their health care costs soar.
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