Jun 26, 2024 | 2024 Research, Housing & Our Community, Recent Research
Most western states have seen above-average growth in fentanyl use during recent years. Even so, Oregon’s experience stands out relative to its neighbors. Since the pandemic began, fentanyl-related overdose deaths in Oregon have increased by over 1,000%, more than in any other state. Alaska’s experience is the only one that even comes close.
Jun 25, 2024 | 2024 Research, Featured Home, Job Reports, Jobs & Our Economy, Recent Research
Oregon gained 4,000 jobs in May, of which 3,700 were in the private sector. The private sector is down 8,000 jobs from May of 2023.
May 23, 2024 | 2024 Research, Featured Home, Housing & Our Community, Recent Research
Oregon has a problem with crime, homelessness, and drugs, ranking the state forty-six worst in the nation for public safety. Despite increasing spending on public safety per capita by 48.1% from 2011 to 2021, the third largest increase nationwide, they rank
May 17, 2024 | 2024 Research, Featured Home, Job Reports, Jobs & Our Economy, Recent Research
8 out of 11 major sectors added jobs in April. The two largest nonfarm sectors, trade, transportation and utilities and education and health services, each grew by over 1,000 jobs.
Apr 25, 2024 | 2024 Research, Featured Home, Housing & Our Community, Recent Research
Oregon’s Improvement in Housing Competitiveness was driven by more moderate changes in the four housing competitiveness components relative to many other states.
Apr 2, 2024 | 2024 Research, Featured Home, Featured Research, Recent Research, State Budget
Oregon ranks middle of the pack at 23rd in the nation regarding its government budget competitiveness.