Oregon’s paid leave, child care policies set it apart in nation, report says

Oregon boasts the most progressive policies to support families and workers in the nation, according to a new report. The Century Foundation, a progressive New York City think tank, graded states on the quality of their care infrastructure, including everything from child care access to paid sick leave to fair working conditions for care providers. Oregon was the only state to score a B+ on the report card, bolstered by its “strong performance on child care and paid family and medical leave,” the report said. “We’re definitely harsh graders,” said...