How extreme is wealth inequality in Oregon? So extreme that, together, three billionaires residing in the state have about twice
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Oregon’s ultra-rich took home more money than ever before in 2020, the first year of the pandemic. Newly available tax
In recent years, some lawmakers have failed to show up for work as a tactic to derail legislation. We speak
The following are the 2022 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines, informally referred to as the “federal poverty level.” The guidelines determine
In an earlier era, a vibrant labor movement nurtured a broad middle. But half-a-century ago, under severe attack from corporations,
Oregon is a prosperous state in one of history’s richest nations, yet so many Oregonians struggle to make ends meet.
Years from now, we may look back at 2022 as the year when the labor movement began its resurgence, ushering
Paying taxes is our civic duty. The government’s duty is to make it as easy and inexpensive as possible for
Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, has used all kinds of tricks to keep our tax system complicated and expensive. Most
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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
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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
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The Myth of Oregon’s “Bad Business Climate”
By a number of indicators, Oregon’s economy outperforms that of most other states.
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The good, the bad, and the ugly in the latest poverty numbers
Recently, the U.S. Census released the latest figures on poverty. The topline numbers certainly gave reason to cheer. Yet, as