/tags/inflation Inflation en-US Copyright Tue, 14 Mar 2023 12:21:01 GMT /economy-and-finance/2023-03-14/the-collapse-of-silicon-valley-bank-a-one-off-calamity-or-sign-of-more-trouble-for-california Silicon Valley Bank’s failure is a sign of weakness in the tech industry, and that could spell trouble for the state of California. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 12:21:01 GMT /economy-and-finance/2023-03-14/the-collapse-of-silicon-valley-bank-a-one-off-calamity-or-sign-of-more-trouble-for-california Ben Christopher /economy-and-finance/2022-11-25/oregon-food-banks-are-forced-to-tighten-belts-as-hunger-swells-across-the-state The need for food assistance is at a near-record high in Oregon, and food bank managers are sounding the alarms about rising hunger across the state. Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:08:22 GMT /economy-and-finance/2022-11-25/oregon-food-banks-are-forced-to-tighten-belts-as-hunger-swells-across-the-state Kaylee Tornay /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-10-04/whats-going-on-with-gas-prices-in-california California currently has the most expensive gas in the nation, according to the American Automobile Association. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 13:57:48 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-10-04/whats-going-on-with-gas-prices-in-california Steve Milne / CapRadio, Nicole Nixon /economy-and-finance/2022-09-02/oregon-drivers-will-pay-record-gas-prices-over-labor-day-despite-recent-drops Gas prices are continuing to fall in Oregon, but that doesn’t mean drivers will see many bargains at the pump this Labor Day weekend. Fri, 02 Sep 2022 14:14:52 GMT /economy-and-finance/2022-09-02/oregon-drivers-will-pay-record-gas-prices-over-labor-day-despite-recent-drops Chris M Lehman / KLCC /npr-news/npr-news/2022-08-07/democrats-passed-a-major-climate-health-and-tax-bill-heres-whats-in-it On Friday, the House sent to President Biden's desk what Democrats call a historic piece of legislation, but it's still a much smaller version of what they — and Biden — originally called for. Sun, 07 Aug 2022 09:00:52 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2022-08-07/democrats-passed-a-major-climate-health-and-tax-bill-heres-whats-in-it Deepa Shivaram /economy-and-finance/npr-news/2022-08-05/the-job-market-got-even-better-in-a-surprisingly-positive-sign-for-the-economy U.S. employers added 528,000 jobs in July, showing the labor market remains strong, despite high inflation and softening economic growth. The unemployment rate fell to 3.5%. Fri, 05 Aug 2022 13:00:58 GMT /economy-and-finance/npr-news/2022-08-05/the-job-market-got-even-better-in-a-surprisingly-positive-sign-for-the-economy Scott Horsley /npr-news/npr-news/2022-06-02/demand-at-food-banks-is-way-up-again-but-inflation-makes-it-harder-to-meet-the-need High food and gas prices are squeezing working families, sending some to food pantries for the first time. But providers are struggling with high costs, fewer donations and supply chain woes. Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:24:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2022-06-02/demand-at-food-banks-is-way-up-again-but-inflation-makes-it-harder-to-meet-the-need Jennifer Ludden /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-05-22/pacificorp-proposes-rate-increase-public-invited-to-comment For the average Pacific Power residential customer in Oregon, the proposed rate hike could mean about a $13 increase in the monthly electric bill. Sun, 22 May 2022 13:48:51 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-05-22/pacificorp-proposes-rate-increase-public-invited-to-comment Alex Hasenstab /education/2022-05-20/eastern-oregon-university-joins-states-other-public-universities-in-approving-tuition-hike EOU’s increase is just below what would require state approval Fri, 20 May 2022 23:55:01 GMT /education/2022-05-20/eastern-oregon-university-joins-states-other-public-universities-in-approving-tuition-hike Meerah Powell /poverty-and-homelessness/2022-05-17/with-inflation-california-worries-about-progress-on-poverty California lawmakers and activists are pressing Gov. Gavin Newsom to spend more to help the state’s poorest residents. Tue, 17 May 2022 12:54:49 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2022-05-17/with-inflation-california-worries-about-progress-on-poverty Alejandro Lazo