By several measures, Oregon’s economy is strong. Oregon ranks sixth among all states in terms of economic growth since 2001, its share of the national economy has grown over the past two decades, and its workers are rapidly becoming more productive. In short, Oregon’s economy remains a top performer.
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Tax Day is one of the most important days on the calendar when it comes to the fight against poverty. Today, many working families in Oregon struggling to pay the bills will claim on their tax returns the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), one of the most effective anti-poverty tools available.
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One night a year, authorities and volunteers nationwide count the homeless. The most recent count revealed less than half of Oregon’s homeless families with children found shelter that night.
Underinvestment in Oregon’s education system has left generations of Oregon’s children without the services and support they deserve. The package of education investments proposed by the Joint Committee on Student Success promises tremendous strides towards addressing the long-term underfunding of Oregon’s schools.
Investments in Education are Promising; Room for Improvement Remains Read More »
The Oregon legislature is debating whether our state should go along with tax breaks for the wealthy through so-called “Opportunity Zones,” a provision in the 2017 Trump tax scheme.
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Oregon must take action to protect workers from wage theft, as it harms workers, their communities, honest businesses, and the state budget
Oregon’s Capacity to Fight Wage Theft Has Eroded Read More »
Capital gains income is a key driver of income inequality, which stands at record levels.
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My name is Daniel Hauser, tax policy analyst for the Oregon Center for Public Policy, and I respectfully submit this testimony in support of House Bill 2144.
HB 2144 disconnects Oregon from the flawed Opportunity Zone tax breaks included in the federal tax package rushed through Congress at the end of 2017.
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As Oregon lawmakers consider increasing the state’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a new national report examines how state EITCs reduce economic hardship for working families and children, while boosting the nation’s future economic prospects.
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