OR: Budget Policy & Priorities
Monday, September 16, 2024
Report: Oregonians to save money with prescription drug cost cap in 2025
Tens of thousands of Oregonians are expected to see savings next year when prescription drug costs are capped, according to a new report from AARP…
Eligible OR families have until Monday to apply for summer food benefits
Eligible Oregon families have until Monday to apply for summer food benefits. The Summer EBT program provides families with a one-time payment of $12…
Una comisión independiente fijaría el sueldo de los funcionarios electos
Partidarios de una medida electoral que podría establecer una comisión independiente para fijar el salario de los funcionarios electos han l…
Under OR measure, independent commission would set elected officials' pay
Supporters of a ballot measure that would establish an independent commission for setting the pay of elected officials have launched a campaign…
Plan to restructure USPS faces opposition as mail delivery slows
Criticism of a plan to restructure U.S. mail service is mounting. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's 10-year plan, called Delivering for America…
Recreation upgrades coming to NW Forests
More than $27 million is coming to upgrade forests in the Northwest for recreation. The investment is the latest round of funding from the Great …
Ayuda disponible para familias de trabajadores migrantes durante temporada alta de cosecha en OR
Un programa en la garganta del río Columbia ayuda a las familias de trabajadores agrícolas migrantes durante la temporada de cosecha…
OR prepares to fund early literacy efforts
Oregon is poised to distribute funds for early childhood learning and literacy. In 2023, lawmakers passed the Early Literacy Success Initiative…
'Food for All Oregonians' aims to extend food benefits to immigrants
Oregon advocates are shining a spotlight on hunger and related issues ahead of the fall elections. A recent report from the Immigrant Research …
Next steps after OR legislators make 'groundbreaking' housing investments
Oregon lawmakers passed a major housing package in this year's session, but said easing the state's housing crisis will take more work. Bills passed …
Report: Election officials left positions at increasing rate since 2000
A new report dives into election official turnover during more than two decades. It says rates have increased steadily nationwide since 2000…
OR lawmakers limit insulin costs, prohibit increases
Oregon lawmakers during the 2024 session took another step to further limit the price of insulin. Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill into law to cap out-…