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Shrinking 82nd Avenue: John Charles Responds to Tyler Frisbee

December 30, 2025 3

By John A. Charles, Jr. At TriMet’s December 10 board meeting, director Tyler…

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Oregon’s “Prosperity Roadmap” Must Follow the Path of Liberty

December 18, 2025 2

By Naomi Inman Early this December, Governor Tina Kotek’s newsroom unveiled “Oregon’s Prosperity…

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“Fully Funded Schools” Are a Moving Goal Post

December 12, 2025 0

By Kathryn Hickok How much money does it take to “fully fund” Oregon’s…

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Portland Public Schools’ Risky Real Estate Gamble

December 4, 2025 1

By Eric Fruits, Ph.D. On December 2, Portland Public Schools (PPS) board voted…

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Oregon’s 19th Century Energy Strategy

November 26, 2025 1

By John A. Charles, Jr. Recently the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) published…

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“Inspire Oregon” Tackles Rural Housing Crisis

November 20, 2025 0

By Madilynne Clark The University of Oregon’s Institute for Policy Research and Engagement…

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Cascade Quarterly Fall 2025

November 19, 2025 0

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Multnomah Audit Finds Fraud in Construction Recycling

November 14, 2025 0

By Naomi Inman What happens to all that construction debris on public works…

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TriMet Retreat Should Focus on Crisis, Not Expansion 

November 11, 2025 0

By John A. Charles, Jr. On November 12, the TriMet Board will hold…

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News Release: Cascade Identifies Purchase Risk for PPS One North Building

November 7, 2025 1

11/06/2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cascade Policy Institute4850 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., Ste 103Portland…

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