Oregon Center for Public Policy
Join us in the Fight for Economic Justice for all Oregonians We believe that all Oregonians deserve a real opportunity to thrive. This vision of an equitable Oregon won’t be achieved by accident or by chance. Good public policy is essential. For all Oregonians to thrive, we need inclusive economic policies that ensure all workers, not just the wealthy few, enjoy the benefits of our economy. We need investments in education, health care, and other vital public services that protect the vulnerable and create opportunity for all. We need a just tax system that generates sufficient revenue for those essential investments. Our Mission The Oregon Center for Public Policy’s mission is to achieve economic justice for all Oregonians through research, analysis, and advocacy.www.ocpp.org
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Oct 22, 2026
Jessalyn LemkeHOST
all Oregonians.
Jessalyn LemkeHOST
This show is a collaboration between KMUZ Radio and the Oregon Center for Public Policy.
Jessalyn LemkeHOST
I'm your host, Jessalyn Lemke.
Lora EdwardsGUEST
If you're feeling broke,
Jessalyn LemkeHOST
She shares with us the story of her struggles, of her perseverance in keeping our family afloat, and her wish to see lawmakers in Salem enact structural changes that could make a real difference for the many families who are in a similar situation.
Jessalyn LemkeHOST
The reality is that many families in our state are struggling to make ends meet.
Jessalyn LemkeHOST
In the second half of our program, we hear from Kathy Lara, a policy analyst with the Oregon Center for Public Policy, who recently wrote a paper titled Many Jobs Pay Too Little to Support a Family.
Jessalyn LemkeHOST
Kathy explains that the median wage, the typical wage, is rarely enough to cover the bare minimum of the cost of raising a family, much less enough to ensure a truly stable financial situation for families.
Alejandro QueralHOST
Welcome to Policy for the People, a show that explores the public policies that can lift up all Oregonians.
Alejandro QueralHOST
This show is a collaboration between KMUZ Radio and the Oregon Center for Public Policy.
Alejandro QueralHOST
I am your host, Alejandro Queral.
Alejandro QueralHOST
A man-made disaster is unfolding right now all across our nation, Oregon included.