Oregon ‘most frightening place to die,’ with nation’s most expansive estate tax, Republicans say. They hope to change that.

by Ty Davison | Feb 10, 2025 | News & Commentary

Oregon ‘most frightening place to die,’ with nation’s most expansive estate tax, Republicans say. They hope to change that. – oregonlive.com: As far as dying goes, Oregon is a terrible place to do it for those who want to pass down a home, business or life’s...

Oregon’s near-worst-in-nation education outcomes prompt a reckoning on school spending

by Ty Davison | Feb 9, 2025 | News & Commentary

Oregon’s near-worst-in-nation education outcomes prompt a reckoning on school spending – oregonlive.com: Late last month, when newly released national test scores showed Oregon elementary and middle school students ranked near the bottom of the barrel in math...

Dramatic Increases in School Spending Have Not Improved Outcomes for Oregon Students

by Ty Davison | Feb 7, 2025 | News & Commentary

Dramatic Increases in School Spending Have Not Improved Outcomes for Oregon Students: Students in Oregon saw their reading and math scores decline over a decade when the state’s spending on schools rose by 80%, an analysis by Georgetown University shows. The data,...

Oregon’s graduation rate increases show a proven path forward

by Ty Davison | Feb 6, 2025 | News & Commentary

Oregon’s graduation rate increases show a proven path forward • Oregon Capital Chronicle: Each student who graduates represents both a personal achievement and also a step toward a stronger Oregon. These graduates are the innovators, problem-solvers and leaders who...

Trump takes action to ban transgender women from women’s sports

by Ty Davison | Feb 5, 2025 | News & Commentary, Sports

Trump takes action to ban transgender women from women’s sports | CNN Politics: Some critics of transgender athletes claim they have an unfair advantage in sports, but that’s not what the research shows. I’m rarely this direct in my condemnations because I prefer to...