Oregon’s subsidized child care program, Employment Related Day Care (ERDC), is on course to run out of money in less
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Policy for the People is our syndicated radio show and podcast. In it, we dive deeper into the public policies that can lift up all Oregonians.
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Policy for the People is our syndicated radio show and podcast. In it, we dive deeper into the public policies that can lift up all Oregonians.
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In this episode, we examine the crisis in Oregon’s system of long-term care. Demand for long-term care is rising as
Income inequality in Oregon remains vast, but history shows this is not inevitable.
This episode examines what the end of the federal food security report means for Oregon, as well as why poverty
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Rideshare drivers have had enough. Confronting low pay and tough working conditions, , drivers for Uber and Lyft are organizing
Much of the progress Oregon has made in expanding health care access is at risk as a result of the
The massive reconciliation bill passed by Congress on the eve of the 4th of July holiday will leave many Oregon
The reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House is truly monstrous, slashing health care and nutrition assistance to help pay
Just ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation bill – a massive
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