By the end of this decade, local governments in Oregon could have about $140 million less per year to pay for libraries, fire departments, and other local services if a proposal to freeze property taxes for homeowners who are seniors becomes law.
Property Tax Freeze for Seniors Erodes Funding for Local Services and Worsens Inequities Read More »
Chair Meek, Vice-Chair Boquist, and Members of the Committee, My name is Daniel Hauser, Deputy Director for the Oregon Center for Public Policy, and I respectfully submit this testimony in opposition of SB 1542 on behalf of the Center. The Oregon Center for Public Policy is a nonpartisan think tank dedicated to improving the economic
Oppose cuts to Student Success Act Read More »
Low-income families with young children can now claim the Oregon Kids’ Credit, a great development. Yet Oregon’s tax system continues to weigh more heavily on the poor than on the rich.
Oregon taxes and low-income families: good and bad news Read More »
Chair Meek, Vice-Chair Boquist, and Members of the Committee, My name is Daniel Hauser, Deputy Director for the Oregon Center for Public Policy, and I respectfully submit this testimony in opposition of SB 1549 on behalf of the Center. The Oregon Center for Public Policy is a nonpartisan think tank dedicated to improving the economic
Oppose poorly targeted tax breaks for military pension Read More »
The Oregon Kids’ Credit can be worth up to $1,000 per eligible child.
The Oregon Kids’ Credit helps families in need; claim it if you can Read More »
To get the Oregon Kids’ Credit this tax season, families need to file a tax return.
Tax season launches new tax credit for Oregon children Read More »
Oregon’s tax system weighs more heavily on the poor than anyone else
Oregon’s tax system is fundamentally unfair, but we can fix it Read More »
Statement by OCPP Executive Director Alejandro Queral on proposal to expand the Child Tax Credit A congressional deal to expand the Child Tax Credit announced yesterday would benefit some 162,000 Oregon children in the first year of the expansion alone, with more children benefiting in subsequent years. These children are from families with the
Congressional deal does right by children in Oregon families with low incomes Read More »
One of the wealthiest nations in the history of humanity can afford to ensure that the most vulnerable in society have what they need
New federal government shutdown threat raises question: what kind of nation do we want? Read More »
Hunger in Oregon is rising rapidly, a reflection of the economic insecurity afflicting so many families. In this episode of Policy for the People, we speak with Susannah Morgan, President of the Oregon Food Bank. As Susannah explains, the level of hunger right now is the worst that she has seen in her 28 years
(Podcast) Food Bank sees worst levels of hunger in decades Read More »
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