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Oregon Job Numbers Reveal Unemployment Was Climbing All Along After Shutdown Left Economists Blind
The federal government shutdown left economists flying blind about unemployment in Oregon, but newly released figures from the Oregon Department of Employment show the picture was worsening all along.
Preliminary August data pegged…
Oregon Leaders Promise a Business Climate Reset but Offer Few Concrete Plans
Oregon leaders say they want to reset the state’s business climate, but the path forward remains uncertain.
As lawmakers prepare for the February session, calls for clearer economic direction have grown louder amid slowing population…
Oregon Hazelnut and Specialty Crop Farmers Could Land a Big Share of the New $12 Billion Tariff Aid
Oregon hazelnut and other specialty crop farmers are in line for a significant chunk of the $12 billion the federal government has set aside to bridge increased agricultural production costs fueled by the uncertainty surrounding tariff…
Traffic Congestion in Oregon Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Costing Motorists Time and Money
Traffic congestion throughout Oregon has returned to pre-pandemic days, but it is the Portland Metro area that costs motorists the most time and money.
On average, Portland-area commuters spend 41 hours stuck in traffic at an annual cost…
Oregon Paychecks Grow Slower Than the National Average, and Families Are Starting to Feel It
Despite outpacing the rest of the US since the Great Recession, Oregon’s income growth has slowed over the past two years, falling below the national average.
Oregon Income Growth Takes A Knock
During the pandemic, Oregon…
New Oregon Data on Kotek’s Performance Is Out, Will You Vote for Her Again?
The stage could be set for a rematch between Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, who has announced her decision to stand for reelection next year, and Republican Christine Drazan, who polled 66,727 fewer votes in 2022.
Tidings Data Snapshot…
Oregon Adds Nearly 14,000 Affordable Homes With 40,000 More In The Pipeline But Building Still Falls…
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek released new data yesterday indicating that, with state support during her administration, nearly 14,000 affordable homes have been financed or built and that, through newly available land opportunities and…
With Budget Cuts Looming, Kotek Launches 2026 Prosperity Roadmap to Jump-Start Oregon’s Economy
On Tuesday, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced her 2026 economic plans, unveiling a Prosperity Roadmap detailing strategies to focus on the state’s contribution to economic development.
Oregon Prosperity Roadmap Prioritizes…
Holiday Spending Slows in Oregon but Black Friday’s Record $11.8 Billion Proves Shoppers Aren’t Done…
While U.S. online spending on Black Friday hit a record US$11.8 billion- up 9.1% from last year, as many people did their Christmas shopping early, economists have noted that Oregon shoppers are being more selective. Spending in the state…
Thousands of Oregonians Finally Get Lawyers as Public Defense Plan Slashes Unrepresented Cases by…
The number of unrepresented defendants in Oregon courts decreased by 30% over the last 6 months as the Oregon Public Defense Commission’s (OPDC) 12-month plan started delivering results.
OPDC Public Defenders Shrink Number Of…