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05 Jun

The hidden truth behind the ...

By Rachel Dawson You may have noticed companies and public agencies using the words “renewable energy certificates” or RECs in regard to the alleged source of their electricity, but rarely do they explain what they are. Only that purcha...

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03 Jun

To Meet Kids’ Urgent Educati...

Cascade Policy Institute June 3, 2020 1

By Kathryn Hickok School choice has been increasing in popularity with parents for years. Education policies that give parents more options for their kids have been trending positively across most demographics. Now, a late-April poll...

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29 May

Education Savings Accounts A...

Cascade Policy Institute May 29, 2020 8

By Eric Fruits, Ph.D. The COVID-19 pandemic has wrecked state and local budgets. Moreover, it’s looking more likely that school operations will not return to normal this fall. Social distancing guidelines will demand smaller class sizes...

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28 May

School Choice Can Help Solve...

Cascade Policy Institute May 28, 2020 0

By Eric Fruits, Ph.D. The COVID-19 pandemic has wrecked education budgets. And, it’s looking more likely that school operations will not return to normal this fall. Social distancing guidelines will demand smaller class sizes, and there...

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20 May

Metro has a history of break...

Cascade Policy Institute May 20, 2020 0

By Rachel Dawson Metro has a history of breaking promises to voters. This track record continues with the Metro Affordable Housing Bond measure that was passed in 2018. At the time the measure was passed, the regional government said...

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13 May

COVID-19 Is Killing the Econ...

Cascade Policy Institute May 13, 2020 2

By Eric Fruits, Ph.D. Many Oregon businesses are looking forward toward May 15. That’s the day the state expects to ease some of Governor Kate Brown’s COVID-19 “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. But, many businesses are considering whethe...

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