Tag Archives: Economic Inequality

Opinion | Property Taxes Drive Racism and Inequality

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How inheritance data secretly explains U.S. inequality

State Library Ed. Note: If you cannot access this story via the link below, state employees can access this Washington Post story HERE via the State Library’s subscription to the US Newstream database. Alternatively, state employees can contact us for access: LibraryHelp.SLO@slo.oregon.gov or 503-378-8800. How big is the average inheritance? And who’s most likely to get one? New data has answers. […]
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OHA: Climate Events Affect Marginalized Communities

Climate-related extreme events, such as heat waves, drought and wildfires, continue to unfairly affect economically and socially marginalized people and communities, according to a new Oregon Health Authority (OHA) report. OHA’s Climate and Health in Oregon 2021-2022 report, released today, affirms findings of its 2020 report: that events linked to climate change affect communities of color, Tribal […]
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Black Americans believe racism will worsen over their lifetimes, poll finds

State Library Ed. Note: If you cannot access this story via the link below, state employees can access this Washington Post story HERE via the State Library’s subscription to the US Newstream database. Alternatively, state employees can contact us for access: LibraryHelp.SLO@slo.oregon.gov or 503-378-8800. The poll finds that Black adults worry they are marginalized and under threat by acts of hate […]
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Central Oregon businesses recipients Business Oregon grants

Business Oregon has awarded grants to 37 Oregon-based organizations, including 4 in Central Oregon, as part of its Economic Equity Investment Program. Created in 2022 by Senate Bill 1579, the program aims to address economic inequities by providing outreach, support and resources to eligible beneficiaries. Source: Central Oregon businesses recipients Business Oregon grants | Business […]
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Audit: Oregon Employment Department struggled long before Covid pandemic

Auditors found apparent racial and economic disparities in wait times for unemployment benefits. Oregon’s unemployment insurance program was struggling long before the Covid pandemic, an audit released Wednesday by the Secretary of State’s Office found. “Antiquated” computer systems, limited phone lines and a shrunken staff caused by years of low unemployment numbers and federal underfunding […]
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Editorial: From great equalizer to debt trap 

The cost of college can put students into ruinous debt or shut them out from getting to go. Community colleges in Oregon are the bargain. That can still cost $21,124 a year adding in books, room and board and other expenses on top of tuition. Public universities can jack up the cost to about $27,500 […]
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Is America’s Economy Entering a New Normal?

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Is America’s Economy Entering a New Normal?

State Library Ed. Note: If you cannot access this story directly from the source, state employees can access this New York Times story HERE via the State Library’s subscription to the US Newsstream database. Alternatively, state employees can contact us for access: LibraryHelp.SLO@slo.oregon.gov or 503-378-8800.

How Redlining Contributed to Air Pollution Across America

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