Chair Taylor, Vice-Chair Bonham, and Members of the Committee, My name is Kathy Lara, Policy Analyst for the Oregon Center
Type
Type
Latest Articles
There is growing interest in the power of Workforce Standards Boards to improve pay and working conditions in industries with
A dozen Oregon organizations sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation today calling on them to oppose tax cuts
For too long, Oregonians have had to go through a middle-man to file taxes. But now, Direct File has arrived,
OCPP is advocating for three legislative priorities designed to lift up workers, support families, and strengthen communities.
Many older workers run up against age discrimination in the workplace. The Oregon legislature needs to remedy the problem, says
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
Experiments in Oregon and across the country show that guaranteed income, unconditional cash, is very effective at improving economic and
Latest Podcasts
Income Inequality in Oregon: What Does the Latest Data Show?
Income inequality in Oregon remains vast, but history shows this is not inevitable.
December 11, 2025
How Trump Is Hiding Hunger and Why Poverty Persists
This episode examines what the end of the federal food security report means for Oregon, as well as why poverty is a policy failure, not an individual failure.
November 13, 2025
How big corporations hide their profits — and how to stop it
Listen to prior episodes of the show Follow Policy for the People on your favorite podcast app Transcript
October 9, 2025
Direct File: an easy and free way to file taxes
This year, eligible Oregonians can file their taxes for free using IRS Direct File. This online tool is linked to