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As the year approaches, we recap some of our accomplishments over the past 12 months and preview the upcoming year.
Tax subsidies for data centers bring few benefits for Oregonians and many downsides
Rather than open job opportunities for native-born workers, mass deportations would lead to a negative ripple effect throughout the job
Exempting tips from taxes makes the tax system less fair while opening the door to yet more gaming of system
Workforce standards boards are a proven strategy that state lawmakers should employ to improve the economic security of Oregonians.
Measure 118 would do more harm than good.
Making Oregonians more economically secure requires a minimum wage that isn’t stuck in place, but rather makes forward progress, lifting
Tax filing is our civic duty, but fulfilling that obligation should not come with unnecessary costs and headaches.
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