Capital gains and other income from wealth remain among the most powerful drivers of income inequality in Oregon, which remains
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An Oregon Wealth Proceeds Tax is an idea whose time has come.
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The Oregon economy has outperformed over the long haul. Oregon's main problem is not the lack of prosperity, but the
If we listen to those with whom we disagree, we can focus on our shared goal: people having what they
Three guaranteed income pilot programs carried out in Oregon show that providing families unconditional cash is an effective way to
Oregon businesses pay about 80 cents in taxes for every dollar they receive in benefits.
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