U.S. Supreme Court rules that freedom of association trumps public sector union demands
The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled in Harris v. Quinn that home health care workers…
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Private Lenders Could “Pay-It-Forward” in Oregon
The Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission is proposing a pilot program called “Pay-It-Forward.” Oregon residents could attend an in-state public university or community college tuition-free in exchange for paying a portion of their income annually for 20 years after graduation.
Read Blog DetailPortland Should Be Fair to Taxis by Setting Them Free
This issue affects almost all city-dwellers, and cities around the world are taking action. Some view it as their own livelihoods being at stake. It has even sparked mass protests in Europe.
Read Blog Detail“Pay-It-Forward” Is a Step Back
The Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission is considering a proposal called “Pay-It-Forward.” This pilot program would give free tuition at a state university to one thousand high school graduates each year, beginning in 2016….
Read Blog DetailFriedman Legacy Day 2014
Cascade Policy Institute cordially invites you to participate in this year’s Friedman Legacy…
Read Blog DetailAre You Being Scammed on Your Electric Bill?
During the past decade, it has become popular for individuals, businesses, and universities…
Read Blog DetailOregon’s Self-Service Gas Prohibition Probably Won’t End—But It Should
Only two states prohibit motorists from pumping their own gasoline: New Jersey and…
Read Blog DetailSeattle’s $15 Minimum Wage: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
By Erin Shannon On June 2 the Seattle City Council made Seattle the…
Read Blog DetailUnderstanding Oregon’s Common School Trust Lands and the Financial Crisis on the Elliott State Forest
Please join us for Cascade’s monthly Policy Picnic led by Cascade Policy Institute President and CEO John…
Read Blog DetailWhat Should Have Happened with Cover Oregon
By now, people around the country know our state’s attempt to create a…
Read Blog DetailSmall Business Owners Say: $15 Minimum Wage Is a “Mortal Threat”
This week Seattle became the first city in the nation to mandate a…
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