As a result of welfare reform 15 years ago, Oregon is helping far fewer poor families than it once did.
Oregon’s Cash Assistance Program Helps Far Fewer Needy Families Than 15 Years Ago Read More »
A year ago Oregonians glowed under the national spotlight. Facing a severe fiscal crisis brought on by the recession, Oregonians voted for a modest tax increase on the wealthiest households and corporations to help protect our schools, our health and human services, and our public safety system.
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A year ago Oregonians glowed under the national spotlight. Facing a severe fiscal crisis brought on by the recession, Oregonians voted for a modest tax increase on the wealthiest households and corporations to help protect our schools, our health and human services and our public safety system.
Respect Oregonians’ Historic “Yes” Vote Read More »
Oregon can make work more rewarding for low-income families by improving its Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), currently set at 6 percent of the federal EITC. Find out how many families are benefiting from the EITC in your legislative districts.
Earned Income Tax Credit throughout Oregon Read More »
In eras past, doctors routinely bled patients in an effort to cure them. Fortunately, the medical profession eventually recognized that bloodletting actually made patients worse.
A tax cut that bleeds revenue and risks jobs Read More »
Oregon’s lowest-paid workers will get a small boost with the start of the New Year, when the state’s minimum hourly wage rises by 10 cents to $8.50.
Oregon Minimum Wage Rises by 10 Cents on New Year’s Day Read More »
As a result of the federal Affordable Care Act, the New Year will usher in changes to Medicare that will help seniors stay healthy and lower their health care costs.
Health Reform Act Rings in New Year with Good News for Seniors Read More »
In eras past, doctors routinely bled patients in an effort to cure them. Fortunately, the medical profession eventually recognized that bloodletting actually made patients worse.
A Tax Cut That Bleeds Revenue and Penalizes Work Read More »
The Great Recession created a long list of economic hardship for Oregonians, including sharply higher unemployment, declining income and higher poverty rates.
Food Insecurity, Hunger and the Great Recession Read More »
With Congress having reconvened this week for its lame-duck session, a group of Oregonians today urged lawmakers to let the Bush-era tax cuts for those at the highest income levels expire, calling it the “responsible” course of action.
Oregonians Call On Congress to Let Bush-Era High-Income Tax Cuts Expire Read More »
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