Spotlight: Eric Fruits and Joe Cortright
Two economists have sharply different takes on the recommendations by Gov. Tina Kotek’s Prosperity Council.
By OJP Staff
Prosperity Council’s Report Challenges Kotek to Signal That Oregon Is Open for Business
6/25/2026 - The 15-member panel of business and labor leaders proposed four modest tax code changes, replacing the Climate Protection Program, and some less controversial reforms.
6/23/2026 - An aging population, lack of rural treatment and health care, low alcohol taxes, and a pervasive drinking culture all contribute to the high death rates.
Prosperity Council Likely to Streamline State’s Economic Development Agency
6/17/2026 - The agency missed its job creation target nine out of the past 10 years. The solution: a lower target.
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Air Conditioning Is Becoming More Vital to Oregon’s Public Health and Safety
6/16/2026 - The recent heat wave forebodes a dangerous summer for vulnerable groups.
Oregon’s Aging Population Poses Challenges for Economic Revival
6/10/2026 - Gov. Tina Kotek’s Prosperity Council will propose fixes later this month.
Most of Oregon’s State Teacher Prep Programs Still Get an F in Reading Instruction
6/9/2026 - Southern Oregon University went from failing to an A in three years.