A number of the measures on the November 6 ballot will impact the economic opportunity and well-being of Oregonians. The Oregon Center for Public Policy has taken a position on several of the measures, and we offer the following recommendations.
OCPP’s 2018 Voter Guide Read More »
Oregon teachers deserve a raise. Teachers play an essential role in helping children achieve their potential and contribute to our communities. Unfortunately, Oregon significantly underpays its teachers relative to comparable workers in the private sector.
Oregon Teachers are Underpaid Read More »
In 2015, Google came knocking in Salem. One of its divisions, Google Fiber, was going around the country peddling its new gigabit broadband service.
Even though the paychecks of Oregon workers have grown recently, many workers have seen no real gains in their wages over the long haul.
Despite recent uptick, wages for many workers have barely budged long term Read More »
Oregon workers are finally seeing a modest boost in their hourly pay, due to recent increases in the state’s minimum wage and a tightening market for labor.
Wages Rise, But Many Workers See No Long Term Progress Read More »
KMUZ radio conducted a farewell interview of OCPP founder and former executive director Chuck Sheketoff. Chuck delved into the origins of the Center and its accomplishments over the years.
A farewell interview with Chuck Sheketoff Read More »
The Oregon Center for Public Policy, the state’s leading public policy think tank, has selected Alejandro Queral as its new Executive Director. He brings a long record of advancing economic justice and equity in Oregon through various roles in the advocacy and philanthropic community.
OCPP names Alejandro Queral new Executive Director Read More »
Oregon is a case study of what can go wrong when states artificially limit property taxes. A new national report finds that property tax limits have hamstrung the ability of local communities to fund schools and other services that boost opportunity, while exacerbating racial and economic inequities. Oregon is no exception.
Property tax limits weaken services in Oregon Read More »
Oregon is a case study of what can go wrong when states artificially limit property taxes. Examining the experiences of Oregon and three other states, a new national report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) finds that property tax limits hamstring the ability of local communities to fund schools and other services that boost opportunity, while exacerbating racial and economic inequities.
Oregon illustrates how property tax limits harm services, exacerbate inequalities Read More »
On July 1st, workers in more than 270,000 jobs in communities across the state will receive a raise, thanks to the scheduled increase in Oregon’s minimum wage. This works out to workers in one in eight jobs in Oregon getting a raise.
Oregonians across the state get a raise July 1st Read More »