The fact that many jobs pay too little is a fundamental reason why so many Oregonians struggle to cover basic
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Capital gains and other income from wealth remain among the most powerful drivers of income inequality in Oregon, which remains
An Oregon Wealth Proceeds Tax is an idea whose time has come.
The Oregon economy has outperformed over the long haul. Oregon's main problem is not the lack of prosperity, but the
Three guaranteed income pilot programs carried out in Oregon show that providing families unconditional cash is an effective way to
Providing cash to families struggling to make ends meet is an effective way to help people meet their basic needs.
Working families across Oregon are struggling to afford the rising cost of living — the cost of housing, food, and
Download a PDF of this fact sheet. Cash is an effective tool to help families afford the ever-rising cost of
The decades-long trend of rising income inequality remains in place.
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