A new analysis of President Bush’s 2007 budget shows that Oregon would experience large and growing cuts in federal investments over the next five years, the Oregon Center for Public Policy warned today.
Working Oregonians who are poor or low-income pay high income taxes compared to other states, according to a report released today by the Washington, D.C.-based Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and the Oregon Center for Public Policy.
Oregon’s Income Tax is Harsh for Low-Wage Workers Read More »
Low-income working families across Oregon are busy filling out their income tax returns well ahead of the April deadline. That’s because through outreach efforts and word of mouth they know that they are eligible for the Earned Income Credit, or EIC.
Tax Delays, Loan Sharking, and the Working Poor Read More »
The 2006 Federal Poverty Guidelines released this week highlight the importance to low-wage workers of adjusting the minimum wage for inflation each year.
New 2006 Poverty Guidelines Highlight Value of Minimum Wage Adjustment Read More »
In Oregon, as in nearly four out of every five states, federal policies are failing to assure that the benefits of economic growth are broadly shared by all families.
Federal policies failing in face of rising income inequality Read More »
Oregon’s job growth since voters approved increase ranks 9th fastest
New Year’s Day Minimum Wage Boost Helps Low-Wage Workers Without Hurting Economy Read More »
Last year at this time, the tsunami in the Indian Ocean showed the world that the poor across the globe are vulnerable. The recent floods in New Orleans showed the world that the poor are vulnerable even here in the US. As 2005 ends and 2006 begins, unfortunately it appears that it is not just
The Budget Tsunami Read More »
Oregon would suffer at least 14 percent of the cuts
News Release An analysis released today by the Oregon Center for Public Policy (OCPP) finds that budget cuts being considered by Congress would hit Oregon’s food stamp program disproportionately hard. Oregonians would suffer at least 14 percent of the food stamp cuts, even though Oregonians make up less than two percent of the food stamp
US Senator Gordon Smith has a problem. He appears to be hooked on fiscally irresponsible tax cuts, in general, and repeal of the estate tax, in particular.
Gordon Smith’s $1.9-Billion-a-Week Problem Read More »
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