Income inequality in Oregon reaches record high
Never has the income gap separating Oregon’s very rich from ordinary Oregonians been so wide.
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Despite overall economic gains, communities of color in Oregon lag economically
Today’s Census data shows that while a growing economy has helped Oregon recover ground lost since the last recession, Oregon’s communities of color have struggled to share in the benefits.
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Obamacare and Oregon’s smart decisions mean more Oregonians than ever have health insurance
Today’s Census data shows more Oregonians had health insurance coverage in 2016 than the previous year. Oregon continues making steady progress toward the goal of universal coverage.
Workers versus owners: a fault line of inequality
It’s not just the amount of income that separates the richest from ordinary Oregonians; it’s also the type of income. Understanding the differences helps identify policies that reduce inequality, rather than exacerbate it.
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Oregon’s kicker and higher education funding
Daniel Hauser, Policy Analyst with the Oregon Center for Public Policy (OCPP.ORG), was interviewed by Marc Albert, Radio Host with KMUZ (KMUZ.ORG), about Oregon’s unique “kicker” law and higher education funding in Oregon. This interview aired on August 25th, 2017.
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7 Reasons to Support the Health Care Provider Tax Package
The health care provider tax package recently enacted by the legislature to shore up health insurance in Oregon is sound policy. While some politicians are working to derail the measure with a referral to the ballot, the package is good for the health care industry, good for the health of Oregonians, and good for Oregon’s economy.
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Oregon’s “kicker” will take $464 million from essential services
One of Oregon’s most fiscally irresponsible policies is now set to rear its ugly head. Today, state economists confirmed that Oregon’s “kicker” is going to kick, depriving the Oregon Rainy Day Fund and essential services of some $464 million.
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Tax policy changes you may have missed
Daniel Hauser, Policy Analyst with the Oregon Center for Public Policy (OCPP.ORG), was interviewed by Marc Albert, Radio Host with KMUZ (KMUZ.ORG), about changes to Oregon’s tax policy by the 2017 legislature that you may have missed. This interview aired on July 28th, 2017.
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A tax credit for BS and six other Oregon tax policy changes you may have missed
Tax policy took center stage in the 2017 legislative session. From a corporate tax reform proposal that fizzled, to a successful effort to protect health care coverage with health provider taxes, to a far-reaching transportation package mainly paid for by an increase in the gas tax. And that’s not all. While less notable, the legislature enacted further changes to our tax system.
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Facts about the Trump tax and budget plan
President Trump’s tax and budget plan for 2018 would have far-reaching consequences for Oregon and the nation. This publication compiles data and analysis on how those plans would impact Oregonians.
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