In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss our recent report examining Oregon’s economic performance. As OCPP Policy
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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, workers across the country began organizing at levels not seen in years. From
By a number of indicators, Oregon's economy outperforms that of most other states.
In this episode, Alejandro Queral speaks with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, the state’s chief elections officer, on efforts
Oregon is one of the nation’s top destinations for data centers, attracted by the state’s cheap power and favorable climate.
Oregon’s subsidized child care program, Employment Related Day Care (ERDC), is on course to run out of money in less
In this episode, we examine the crisis in Oregon’s system of long-term care. Demand for long-term care is rising as
Income inequality in Oregon remains vast, but history shows this is not inevitable.
This episode examines what the end of the federal food security report means for Oregon, as well as why poverty
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The Real Challenge Facing Oregon’s Economy
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss our recent report examining Oregon’s economic performance. As OCPP Policy
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Workers Across Oregon Are Demanding Unions
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, workers across the country began organizing at levels not seen in years. From
May 14, 2026

The Myth of Oregon’s “Bad Business Climate”
By a number of indicators, Oregon’s economy outperforms that of most other states.
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