As the gavel fell on the 2025 Oregon legislative session, we saw several victories for working Oregonians — wins that
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The Republican budget reconciliation bill leave Oregon children sicker, hungrier, and more likely to live in poverty
The reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House ahead of Memorial Day is definitely big, taking up more than 1,000
Exempting overtime pay from taxes harms the vast majority of workers, while creating opportunities for the rich to game the
The right choice is to renew the tax cuts for the middle-class and working families, and let the Trump tax
These are dangerous times. For the first time in its nearly 250-year history, the United States is staring at the
The 2025 Oregon legislature can help ensure that children have a good start in life by strengthening Employment Related Day
This year, eligible Oregonians can file their taxes for free using IRS Direct File. This online tool is linked to
For too long, Oregonians have had to go through a middle-man to file taxes. But now, Direct File has arrived,
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