Over the past four-and-a-half decades, we have seen economic inequality return with a vengeance. We're living through a new Gilded
Type
Type
Latest Articles
Imagine two people. One is a senior citizen who, after a lifetime of toiling in low-paid jobs, now scrapes by
Many families in Oregon struggle to put food on the table, and this is especially true for many immigrant families.
Oregon suffers from a severe, long-standing housing crisis. Many families are one missed paycheck away from eviction, tens of thousands
Now that Tax Day is behind us, audit season has begun. The IRS will flag some tax returns for closer
Chair Meek, Vice-Chair Boquist, and members of the Committee: My name is Daniel Hauser (he/him), Deputy Director for the Oregon
Co-Chairs Sollman and Bynum, Co-Vice Chairs Knopp and Wallan, and Members of the Committee, My name is Daniel Hauser (he/him),
Tax Day is here. There’s no better moment to reflect on our tax system — the system by which “we
Care workers play a vital role in our communities. They feed, bathe, and otherwise care for those who cannot take
Latest Podcasts

The Real Challenge Facing Oregon’s Economy
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss our recent report examining Oregon’s economic performance. As OCPP Policy
June 11, 2026

Workers Across Oregon Are Demanding Unions
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, workers across the country began organizing at levels not seen in years. From
May 14, 2026

The Myth of Oregon’s “Bad Business Climate”
By a number of indicators, Oregon’s economy outperforms that of most other states.
April 23, 2026

End the tax break pampering wealthy investors