There’s no question that 2025 will be remembered as the year Congress dismantled vital public institutions, forcing hardworking people to
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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.
“Our situation is very difficult,” Marisela testified in Salem earlier this year. A worker at a tree nursery in Forest
Deportations like that of Moises Sotelo weaken one of the engines that powers the economy, while making all workers more
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