Report calls for bold action to strengthen Oregon’s economic competitiveness, create family-wage jobs, and expand opportunity for all Oregonians SALEM, Ore. — On June 25, 2026, the Oregon Prosperity Council presented Governor…
Category: Economy
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: The Speech Most of You Missed
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 5/11/2026 Dear Neighbors and Friends, When I met with Rotary a few weeks ago, I talked about infrastructure, investments, and how a local legislator can help…
The Risks of Rent Control and Price Caps – Analyzing Kamala Harris’s Economic Proposals
Vice President Kamala Harris has put forth a series of economic proposals that align with socialist principles, targeting issues like housing affordability and economic inequality. Among the most notable is her proposal…
Stocks Bleed Red as Global Economic Fears Loom, It’s probably fine…
The stock market took a significant hit today following a series of sharp declines across major indexes. On Friday, market indicators suggested that a downturn was imminent, and Monday’s trading confirmed those…
Oregon Voices survey reveals common cause in rural and urban counties
More than 4,300 Oregon households shared lived experiences from their corner of the state An innovative survey released today by The Ford Family Foundation and research partners at ECONorthwest and Portland State…
What’s Happening Around Here?!
Another week has passed already?! My goodness how time doth fly. And no, you’re not crazy, this roundup includes more than a fortnight’s worth of goodies since last we spoke. What’s been …
What is the Economy Doing?
Let’s start with Silicon Valley Bank Silicon Valley Bank depositors will have their deposits backed by the F.D.I.C (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation), but not the shareholders (not sure how this is going…
A toe into crypto
With Sam Bankman-Fried in the news many are asking that question of the last decade, “What is crypto?” I spent two years studying crypto, here’s what I learned. It doesn’t matter the…
