Despite a strengthening job market, Oregonians in every corner of the state struggle to put food on the table. Their challenges will become more severe, should Congress enact cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Oregonians in Every County and Congressional District Suffer Food Insecurity Read More »
The Trump administration is looking to pour gasoline on the fire that is Oregon’s housing crisis.
Trump administration seeks to hike the rent Read More »
In the age-old battle between multinational corporations trying to pay as few tax dollars as possible, and the state of Oregon trying to hold them to their responsibilities, Oregon has often been out-gunned.
Oregon is now more exposed to corporate tax avoidance Read More »
Oregon is now largely defenseless against the well-worn practice of corporations escaping taxes by artificially shifting profits to foreign tax havens, following the Oregon legislature’s decision earlier this year to scrap a law that protected Oregon against such tax-avoidance strategies.
Legislature leaves Oregon largely defenseless against corporate abuse of tax havens Read More »
Oregon, like the nation as a whole, has witnessed multiple years of economic growth and declining unemployment. While that would seem like a recipe for improved conditions across the board, that’s not what we’re seeing.
Food insecurity in Oregon is a problem; the Farm Bill in Congress could make it worse Read More »
OCPP policy analyst Janet Bauer speaks with KMUZ’s Marc Albert about food insecurity in Oregon and the threat that the Farm Bill poses to federal food assistance.
Food insecurity in Oregon and the Farm Bill Read More »
Unlike most other states, Oregon has made little progress in recent years in reducing food insecurity, despite a strengthening economy and rising employment.
Oregon Lags in Fighting Food Insecurity Read More »
Despite a growing economy and declining unemployment, Oregon has made little, if any, progress in reducing the share of Oregonians struggling to put food on the table.
Oregon shows little, if any, progress in reducing food insecurity Read More »
Co-Chairs Kotek and Courtney, Vice-Chairs, members of the Committee:
My name is Daniel Hauser, tax policy analyst for the Oregon Center for Public Policy, and I respectfully submit this testimony on LC 1.
It’s official. Governor Kate Brown has proclaimed a special session of the legislature on May 21.
A common-sense proposal for the special legislative session Read More »