NEWS & RESEARCH
Oregon Capital Chronicle: "Multi-billion-dollar grocers and retailers such as Walmart and Amazon were among the most listed employers on Oregonians’ applications for publicly-funded health insurance last year, according to a Capital Chronicle analysis of Oregon Health Authority data."
In Oregon, big grocery, retail companies have highest number of employees on Medicaid | July 27, 2026
The Oregonian: "...a new study shows many Oregonians earning as much as triple the poverty level still can’t afford basics like rent, food, healthcare, childcare, taxes, a car and a cellphone. That study, by United for ALICE, a research organization, shows that 29% of Oregon residents earn above the poverty level but below the amount needed to cover their essential costs. In total, that means 41% of Oregonians make less money than they need to pay their bills each month."
A startling share of working Oregonians can’t afford life’s basics, new study shows | July 30, 2026
OPB: “A growing number of people are losing SNAP benefits or are dropping out of the program. In June, there were 126,000 fewer Oregonians receiving federal food stamp benefits compared to the same time last year...The Trump administration is shrinking the program and adding new work requirements that make it harder to qualify. Republicans have long said that SNAP has grown too large, making it vulnerable to fraud and abuse while discouraging work by keeping people reliant on the government."
SNAP cuts, soaring food costs and rising hunger grip Oregon families | August 13, 2026
Oregon Live: “Earlier this month, hundreds of people, including nurses, parents and small business owners, testified in person, online and on the steps of the Capitol in support of protecting funding for hunger prevention, childcare subsidies, K-12 funding and public safety… SB 1507 gives us a fighting chance to preserve many of those programs amid a funding crisis created by politicians in Washington, D.C..”
Opinion: We’re the Democrats advocating to lower your taxes | February 15, 2026
Fox 12 News: “Supporters say the measure would expand tax credits for working families and businesses while eliminating tax breaks they argue disproportionately benefit wealthy people and large corporations.”
Oregon Democrats advance tax bill they say would cut taxes for 200,000 households | February 9, 2026
MEMO: States Are Moving Quickly to Disconnect from Trump's Reckless Tax Bill. Will Oregon Join Them?
Read the Memo | January 27, 2026
PRESS RELEASE: Members of the Working Families Caucus Call on the Oregon Legislature to Protect Working Families, Rein In Trump’s Excessive Tax Giveaways for Corporations and the Ultra-Wealthy
Read the Release | January 13, 2026
Oregon Capital Chronicle: “Oregonians are experiencing the current economy differently based on their income bracket, creating a K-shaped economy where upper income-earners see their money grow while low-income households see theirs fall.”
‘Found money,’ economic resilience dramatically shrink Oregon’s budget deficit | November 19, 2025
Oregon Public Broadcasting: “Local schools are facing yet another financial cliff as federal budget cuts hammer the Oregon state budget… Already this fall, two of Oregon’s largest school districts are preparing for the worst — Portland Public Schools is poised to cut another $50 million for the next school year, while Salem-Keizer Public Schools is bracing for at least a $25 million deficit for 2026-27.”
Oregon education leaders face looming financial crunch, lobby for more time and money from the state | November 5, 2025
New York Times: “The Republican megabill … cuts taxes for high earners and reduces benefits for the poor. If it’s enacted, that combination would make it more regressive than any major tax or entitlement law in decades.”
Trump’s Big Bill Would Be More Regressive Than Any Major Law in Decades | June 12, 2025
ABC Newswatch 12: “Hundreds gathered in Salem to call on lawmakers to close corporate tax loopholes and protect essential services. The rally aimed to prevent cuts to childcare, healthcare, schools, and more.”
Salem protest urges lawmakers to fix corporate tax breaks | February 5, 2026
KOIN 6 News: “The Fight for Our Future Coalition says projected budget reductions on the federal level for things like healthcare, food assistance and education will automatically be replicated onto Oregon’s tax code — unless the state legislature acts now.”
Rally at Oregon’s Capitol advocates to ‘disconnect from the federal tax code’ | February 5, 2026