Oregon families that fall on hard times get far less cash assistance today than they did decades ago. Children in Oregon’s poorest families live in precarious situations, at risk of becoming homeless and facing great obstacles in their efforts to get ahead.
Eroding Cash Assistance Puts Oregon Children at Risk Read More »
Some of Oregon’s poorest families with children are slated to be among the first victims of state budget cuts, should those cuts come to pass.
Proposed Budget Cuts Target Oregon’s Most Vulnerable Children Read More »
Despite more than half a decade of economic growth, Oregonians were still more likely to live in poverty in 2015 than they were prior to the Great Recession.
Oregon’s Poor Still Feel Weight of the Great Recession Read More »
We’ve been getting lots of questions from folks about Measure 97 at presentations and by phone and email, and rightly so. When enacted by voters, Measure 97 will usher in big changes in our state — changes for the good.
Answers to your questions on Measure 97 Read More »
Clueless. Absolutely clueless.
Someone — it’s not clear exactly who — had the idea of bringing Kansas Governor Sam Brownback to Oregon to lecture our state on tax policy, specifically regarding Measure 97.
No, Gov. Brownback: You’re definitely not in Kansas anymore Read More »
Five years ago, protestors descended on Zuccotti Park near Wall Street, launching the Occupy movement.
Occupy’s message still relevant at five Read More »
It was 2009. The Great Recession had hammered Oregon’s finances.
The Oregon legislature faced a choice. It could slash the state budget. That meant laying off more teachers, cutting services that protect foster kids, and weakening many other essential public structures that Oregonians depend on. Or the legislature could raise taxes.
The Oregon Business Association’s tax flip-flop Read More »
Oregon’s poverty rate declined and the income of the typical Oregon household jumped last year, but not enough to return to pre-recession levels.
Oregon poverty and income improve; still worse than before recession Read More »
While health insurance coverage markedly improved last year, many Oregonians still lack coverage.
Census data on health coverage shows need for Measure 97 Read More »
Today we learned from the U.S. Census Bureau that while health insurance coverage markedly improved last year, many Oregonians still lack coverage. Oregonians must take decisive steps if we are to make sure that everyone in our state has the basic protection of health insurance. And one of those steps is the enactment of Measure 97.
Oregon health coverage numbers bolster case for Measure 97 Read More »