In this episode of Policy for the People, we examine the dire state of hunger in Oregon. Our guest is
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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 celebration of May Day, International Workers Day, we are issuing this special episode of Policy for the People examining
The Trump tax plan would cut Medicaid and nutrition assistance to pay for big tax cuts for the rich.
The revival of an old idea is offering hope for improving pay and working conditions in entire industries all at
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss two initiatives that are making tax filing easy and free.
Many older workers run up against age discrimination in the workplace. The Oregon legislature needs to remedy the problem, says
Experiments in Oregon and across the country show that guaranteed income, unconditional cash, is very effective at improving economic and
Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson explains the surge in claims and staffing shortage confronting the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries.
Measure 116 would create an independent commission that would decide the salaries for lawmakers, the governor and other state elected
No taxes on tips, as an Oregon Senator recently proposed, would do little to help struggling workers.
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