Congress needs to bring economic relief for Americans
As rising costs add new pressures to families, we all want everyone — Black, Brown, white, native, and newcomer — to have what they need to overcome these challenges. We
May 5, 2022
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(Podcast) Cash works: why Oregon needs guaranteed income
In this episode of Policy for the People, we speak to State Representative Andrea Valderrama (HD 47) about the legislature’s recent decision to send a one-time payment of $600 to low-paid workers in Oregon.
April 14, 2022
(Podcast) What the tax code means for gender justice
On Women’s History Month, Policy for the People explores the gender biases in the tax code and reforms that can advance gender justice. We discuss these issues with Amy Matsui,
March 10, 2022
A new look for a new way of doing things
For more than two decades, the Oregon Center for Public Policy has fought for and won policies that reduce economic inequities and increase opportunities for low-income communities.
March 4, 2022
(Podcast) Oregon’s child care crisis
With guests Andrea Paluso, Executive Director of Family Forward Oregon, and Mary King, Economics Professor Emeritus at Portland State University, we examine Oregon’s child care crisis.
February 10, 2022
Oregon ranks second worst in terms of EITC use
News Release Oregon ranked next to last in terms of the share of families qualifying for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) who actually claim it, according to an analysis by
January 27, 2022
(Podcast) How deportation harms families and the state’s economy
Despite often performing work considered essential to the nation’s critical infrastructure, undocumented workers live under the constant fear of deportation.
January 13, 2022
Toward Prosperity for All Oregonians: OCPP’s 2022 legislative agenda
All Oregonians deserve to live in dignity. Everyone — Black, brown, and white; rural and urban; immigrant and Indigenous — should enjoy economic security and the ability to flourish.
January 9, 2022
Our top 5 highlights of 2021
As 2021 comes to a close, we look back at the top highlights of the year — our publications and other content that generated the biggest buzz.
December 27, 2021
Deportations weaken Oregon’s economy and plunge families into severe economic hardship
Oregon’s economy will take a $130 million hit and some 3,500 children will lose the financial support of a family member if the current backlog of deportation cases are decided
December 15, 2021