Common Sense Institute Oregon
@CSInstituteOR
Common Sense Institute Oregon (CSI) is a non-partisan research organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of Oregon’s economy.
Today, we officially welcome CSI Oregon to our family! Get ready for groundbreaking research and unbiased policy analysis in the Beaver State. #CSI_OR
Public concern over crime in Oregon is growing. A recent poll found that 78% of Portland-area voters disapprove of how local leaders are handling crime. Learn more by reading CSI's Cost of Crime report: bit.ly/3VLXOip Read the article: bit.ly/47F0MKO
When parents don't have access to affordable child care, businesses miss out on workers, and Oregon loses growth. New research from CSI and the @USChamber of Commerce Foundation shows that improving access and affordability of childcare in Oregon could create tens of thousands…
In rural counties like Tillamook, Crook, and Josephine, child care consumes between 11% and 23% of family income, well above the federal affordability benchmark of 7%. Rural families face some of the highest costs and fewest options, with fewer than 1 in 5 young children having…
Why is the cost of child care in Oregon so high? The data shows that child care shortages stretch across Oregon, with only 23% of infants and 42% of preschoolers having access to a regulated child care slot. In some rural counties, like Tillamook and Harney, fewer than 1 in 5…
The cost of child care in Oregon now rivals a mortgage payment. Families spend an average of over $14,000 a year for infant care, making Oregon the 12th most expensive state in the nation. In Multnomah County, costs climb to $23,475 annually—nearly 20% of median family income.…
It's National First Responders Day! Today, we thank our firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and first responders for their tireless efforts to keep our state and communities safe. Learn about the latest public safety trends in our latest research: bit.ly/47v8Fm0
A new report by the @USChamber of Commerce Foundation and the Common Sense Institute found that limited access to affordable child care is keeping thousands of Oregonians out of the workforce—especially women. According to CSI’s economic modeling, closing the child care gap…
Oregon continues to face significant mental health challenges. In 2023, the state reported over 1,400 fentanyl-related deaths, and rural suicide rates exceeded 40 per 100,000—among the highest in the country. CSI's latest report points to the need for coordinated, data-driven…
According to CSI Oregon’s latest analysis, every $1 invested in youth mental health care can yield up to $24 in long-term savings through higher workforce participation and reduced emergency and social service costs. Prevention and access are powerful economic tools that Oregon…
Since 2020, inflation has cost the average Pacific region household an estimated $49,000 more to maintain the same standard of living, with housing and transportation accounting for 61% of this increase. Read the full report: bit.ly/3JcEVSL
The impact of mental health disorders, such as depression, not only impacts individuals suffering from the disorder but also causes ripple effects on Oregon's broader economic landscape. Depression alone costs Oregon an estimated $93 billion each year in lost productivity and…
The Pacific is feeling the pinch. Inflation is up 3.5% YoY, higher than the national average of 3%. Read CSI's full report to learn more: bit.ly/3JcEVSL
According to CSI's newest report, Oregon ranks 51st in the nation for mental health prevalence and access—nearly 1 in 3 adults experience mental illness. Despite $1.35B in new funding since 2021, access remains among the lowest in the U.S. Read the full report to learn more:…
The latest from @CSInstituteOR: Jobs and Labor Force – August 2025 Update commonsenseinstituteus.org/oregon/researc… #orpol
From the @CSInstituteOR newsletter this morning: Oregon lost 2,750 jobs in July 2025—its third straight month of decline—with the unemployment rate rising to 5.0%, above the national average of 4.2%. commonsenseinstituteus.org/oregon/researc… #orpol
Meet the board! Dan serves as President and GM at Emery & Sons Construction Group. For over 26 years, Dan has been a driving force behind the company’s continued growth and success. Founded in 1967, Emery & Sons has built a strong reputation as a leading construction firm in…
Oregon’s Financial Activities sector is still down 7.2% since 2020, with commercial banking driving much of the decline. Nationally, the sector has grown, underscoring Oregon’s unique challenges. Read the full report: bit.ly/4gFEOeM
📈 Oregon added 7,000 jobs in August, ending a three-month streak of losses. Gains were led by education & health services (+2,600), leisure & hospitality (+1,500), and government (+1,100). Read the full report: bit.ly/4gFEOeM
Oregon’s unemployment rate held at 5.0% in August, higher than the national average of 4.3%. Labor force participation rose to 62.9%, above the U.S. rate of 62.3%. Read the full report: bit.ly/4gFEOeM
Meet the board! Jenny Pakula, CEO of the Oregon Association of REALTORS, brings a strong legal and real estate background to her leadership. She drives innovative programs, strengthens financial stability, and fosters collaboration to keep the association valuable to members…
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