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Who’s Responsible for Oregon Wildfires? New
Environment
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Who’s Responsible for Oregon Wildfires?

The 21st Century Road to No Affordable Housing New
Land Use
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The 21st Century Road to No Affordable Housing

The Last Living Signer’s “Best Earthly Inheritance” New
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The Last Living Signer’s “Best Earthly Inheritance”

We Can’t Afford Metro’s Affordable Housing New
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We Can’t Afford Metro’s Affordable Housing

IP28’s Radical Attempt to Kill Oregon’s Way of Life
Environment
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IP28’s Radical Attempt to Kill Oregon’s Way of Life

PPS’ Failed Equity Policy: No Evidence, No Results
Education
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PPS’ Failed Equity Policy: No Evidence, No Results

Testimony on PPS’ Racial Educational Equity Policy (Policy 2.10.010-P)
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Testimony on PPS’ Racial Educational Equity Policy (Policy 2.10.010-P)

The False Promise of Portland’s “All-Electric” High Schools
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The False Promise of Portland’s “All-Electric” High Schools

New York Says “Yes” to Scholarships–Oregon Should Too
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New York Says “Yes” to Scholarships–Oregon Should Too

The Defeat of Measure 120 is a Win for the Oregon System
Tax and Budget
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The Defeat of Measure 120 is a Win for the Oregon System

Cascade Quarterly Spring 2026
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Cascade Quarterly Spring 2026

Cascade Questions Evidence Behind Metro’s War on Cars
Transportation
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Cascade Questions Evidence Behind Metro’s War on Cars

The $60 Million Question: Where Did the CBSE Go?
Education
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The $60 Million Question: Where Did the CBSE Go?

Cascade Flags PPS Removal of CBSE from the Voter-Approved Bond
Education
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Cascade Flags PPS Removal of CBSE from the Voter-Approved Bond

Testimony on SB1511 to Raise Oregon’s Top Estate Tax Rate to 19.9 Percent
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Testimony on SB1511 to Raise Oregon’s Top Estate Tax Rate to 19.9 Percent

Testimony on HB 4008 to Establish a Transit Funding Task Force
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Testimony on HB 4008 to Establish a Transit Funding Task Force

Oregon Should Opt Into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit So Private Giving Stays with Oregon Kids
Education
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Oregon Should Opt Into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit So Private Giving Stays with Oregon Kids

John Charles Submits Public Comments on ODOE’s “TIGHGER 2.0” Climate Gap Measures
Economic Opportunity
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John Charles Submits Public Comments on ODOE’s “TIGHGER 2.0” Climate Gap Measures

TriMet’s $320M Painful Plan to Gridlock 82nd Avenue
Tax and Budget
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TriMet’s $320M Painful Plan to Gridlock 82nd Avenue

The Fraud that Wasn’t: Audit Shows Arizona ESA Program 98% Strong
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The Fraud that Wasn’t: Audit Shows Arizona ESA Program 98% Strong

Regional Passenger Rail Wrong Fit for Portland, Metro Study Shows
Tax and Budget
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Regional Passenger Rail Wrong Fit for Portland, Metro Study Shows

Cascade’s Testimony on Metro Spending $50M, 40 Years, Turning Superfund Site to a Park
Economic Opportunity
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Cascade’s Testimony on Metro Spending $50M, 40 Years, Turning Superfund Site to a Park

Report: “A Review of Metro’s Regional Passenger Rail Futures Study”
Reports
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Report: “A Review of Metro’s Regional Passenger Rail Futures Study”

Failed Senate Bill 1511 Would Raise Death Tax to 20 Percent: It’s Time for IP51
Economic Opportunity
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Failed Senate Bill 1511 Would Raise Death Tax to 20 Percent: It’s Time for IP51

Will PPS Refuse to Comply with Federal Civil Rights Law?
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Will PPS Refuse to Comply with Federal Civil Rights Law?

Portland’s “Affordable” Housing Averages $800 per Square Foot
Land Use
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Portland’s “Affordable” Housing Averages $800 per Square Foot

Oregon’s Voice for Freedom & Opportunity Since 1991

For more than 35 years, Cascade Policy Institute has worked to advance liberty, expand opportunity, and develop practical solutions to Oregon's biggest challenges.

We believe better ideas lead to better policy and a stronger Oregon. Through independent research, public education, and real-world initiatives, we're empowering leaders to achieve Oregon's Promise grounded in free market principles.

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Promoting Opportunity in Oregon since 1991
Top Issues in Oregon
Equality & Civil Rights Equality & Civil Rights

Holding public agencies accountable for adhering to state and federal civil rights laws and ending racial preferences.

 Energy & Electricity Energy & Electricity

Educating and advocating for new affordable, reliable, and dispatchable electricity-generating facilities using natural gas and nuclear energy.

 Tax and Budget Tax and Budget

Analyzing tax and budget policies to advance freedom, accountability, and economic growth.

 Land Use & Housing Land Use & Housing

Promoting reforms to reduce regulation and respect private property for a stronger Oregon real estate market.

 Enterprise & Jobs Enterprise & Jobs

Advancing pro-business policies and right-to-work laws that expand economic opportunities for all Oregonians.

 Environment & Natural Resources Environment & Natural Resources

Promoting responsible stewardship of our natural resources and environment through human ingenuity and with respect for property rights.

 Education & Options Education & Options

Promoting school choice and charter school policies so all students have access to a quality education.

 Transportation & Roads Transportation & Roads

Proposing affordable free market solutions to move cars, people, and goods safely and efficiently around Oregon.
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