Policy for the People. Large scale experiments during the pandemic have given a boost to an old idea: addressing poverty and economic insecurity with cash & no strings attached. Hear from State Rep. Andrea Valderrama about the legislature's recent decision to send a one-time payment of $600 to low-paid workers in Oregon and OCPP Director of Policy Research Janet Bauer on the growing body of evidence showing that guaranteed income and other cash policies are effective at addressing economic insecurity.
Willamette Wake Up is KMUZ’s morning news magazine program that explores what mid-Valley people are doing and talking about through news segments and interviews. The Willamette Wake Up team is dedicated to exploring the deeper stories that define and affect our community. Join us live every weekday morning from 8 to 9 o’clock and repeats 6 to 7PM.
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