Although too many Oregonians are not experiencing economic recovery, the available data show that the recession would have been worse but for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the Recovery Act, or ARRA).
Five Effective Economic Recovery Tools Read More »
The landmark health reform legislation just signed by President Obama promises salutary benefits, not just for American families but also for our nation’s balance sheet. Over the long term, sharply rising health care costs are the primary cause of growing federal budget deficits. The approved legislation makes progress toward curbing them — by $143 billon over the next 10 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
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Today’s revenue forecast by Oregon’s state economist shows that the ill-thought-out kicker law can rear its ugly head in the most surprising places. Unless the legislature takes the opportunity to reform it once and for all, the kicker will continue to haunt Oregon’s finances and economy.
Corporate Kicker Rears Its Ugly Head Read More »
Volatility happens, be it in nature or in state government revenue systems.
A Revenue Reservoir to Achieve Fiscal Stability Read More »
Today’s “yes” vote on Measures 66 and 67 is good for Oregon, good for our economy and good for working and unemployed Oregonians. Oregonians have taken an important step toward an economy that works for everyone.
Oregonians Say “Yes” to an “Economy That Works for Everyone” Read More »
Yesterday, the U.S. Senate threw a punch to the gut of an economic recovery that was already unsteady on its feet.
U.S. Senate Vote Threatens Oregon’s and Nation’s Recovery Read More »
Statement by OCPP analyst Joy Margheim on the December employment report
Unemployment Data Underscore Need for Oregon Voters and Congress to Step Up Read More »
Legislators who voted to enact Measures 66 and 67 know the measures were good for business and prevented deeper, more harmful cuts.
Measure 66 and 67 explained Read More »
If mythology actually squared with reality, it would not be a lone Oregon Pioneer standing atop Oregon’s Capitol.
Revitalizing Community, Revitalizing Our Economy Read More »
The federal recovery act signed into law earlier this year has protected about 84,000 Oregonians from living in poverty.
Many More Oregonians Would Be Poor but for Federal Recovery Act Read More »
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