Tax Day has now passed. And many low-paid working families missed an opportunity to make their life a bit easier.
Reforms could help Oregon families missing out on millions in tax credits Read More »
Tax Day is right around the corner. It’s the deadline for filing your Oregon income tax return and, potentially, claiming a piece of Oregon’s record-shattering $1.9 billion “kicker” tax rebate.
Make the kicker work for all Oregonians Read More »
In this episode of Policy for the People, we speak to State Representative Andrea Valderrama (HD 47) about the legislature’s recent decision to send a one-time payment of $600 to low-paid workers in Oregon.
(Podcast) Cash works: why Oregon needs guaranteed income Read More »
On Women’s History Month, Policy for the People explores the gender biases in the tax code and reforms that can advance gender justice. We discuss these issues with Amy Matsui, Director of Income Security and Senior Counsel at the National Women’s Law Center. Listen to prior episodes of the show Follow Policy for the People
(Podcast) What the tax code means for gender justice Read More »
For more than two decades, the Oregon Center for Public Policy has fought for and won policies that reduce economic inequities and increase opportunities for low-income communities.
A new look for a new way of doing things Read More »
The experience of the current pandemic has taught us some valuable public policy lessons. One of those is that cash payments work. Providing cash directly to low-wage families struggling to make ends meet eases economic hardship and improves well-being.
Oregon workers earning lowest wages would benefit from one-time state help Read More »
HB 4157 is one of the most meaningful investments Oregon can make in ensuring an equitable and rapid recovery for Oregon’s low-wage workers. We respectfully urge you to support HB 4157.
HB 4157: Cost of Living Support Payments Read More »
HB 4093 would establish the Genuine Progress Indicator, a consistent measure of the well-being of Oregonians.
HB 4093: Oregon needs a Genuine Progress Indicator Read More »
With guests Andrea Paluso, Executive Director of Family Forward Oregon, and Mary King, Economics Professor Emeritus at Portland State University, we examine Oregon’s child care crisis.
(Podcast) Oregon’s child care crisis Read More »
Today, state economists gave their latest take on Oregon’s economy and revenue collections. Their presentation to Oregon lawmakers contained mostly good news.
Another kicker is afoot and other highlights from today’s economic forecast Read More »