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Salem data center controversy: Are data centers good for humanity, especially AI? https://katu.com/news/local/massive-51b-data-center-proposed-for-salem-draws-praise-and-pushback-oregon-environment-local-money-water-energy-local-portland-hillsboro-companies-business-jobs Intel lays off more in OR in it's data center group: https://www.oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/2026/07/intel-plans-fresh-layoffs-this-time-in-its-data-center-group.html Drazan gets it right on electricity: https://oregoncatalyst.com/98178-highlights-drazans-energy-speech.html Is Oregon in economic crisis? Our biz ranking falls again down to #42: https://salembusinessjournal.org/2026/07/20/oregon-business-ranking-no-42/ Alaska wants to seize a bush pilot's plane over a 6 pack of beer to be decided by SCOTUS: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/alaska-seize-pilots-plane-6-pack-beer-supreme-court-jouppi-rcna588498?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
Coffee Klatch tonight! It's all about data centers and reviving the Brooks trash incinerator. 6-8pm at Bo and Vine restaurant 3969 Commercial St Se, SalemAre data center construction an election game changer? https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/142-anti-data-center-protests-sweep-42-states-in-one-day-led-by-former-tea-party-leader-6064430?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1 OR House Dems in disarray because of opposition to data centers https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/07/behind-closed-doors-oregon-house-democrats-regroup.html Brooks trash incinerator revival? It's history: https://www.salemreporter.com/2020/01/10/lawmakers-to-give-marion-county-trash-burner-another-chance-to-be-renewable/ Can Oregon tribes manage the forests better than Fed govt? https://www.oregonlive.com/native-american-news/2026/07/a-historic-wrong-meets-a-modern-dilemma-in-oregons-forests.html Blue states require less voter ID than Olive Garden's unlimited pasta pass: https://thefederalist.com/2026/07/17/blue-state-elections-require-less-voter-id-than-olive-gardens-unlimited-pasta-pass/
7 takeaways from Trump's speech last night: https://thelibertydaily.com/7-takeaways-trumps-primetime-address-election-integrity/ Trump declassified documents are stunning: China hacking kept from Trump by deep state shadow govt: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/07/16/declassified-intelligence-records-china-compromised-least-18-state-voter-rolls/China won't need hackers with SCOTUS ruling on birthright citizenship: Congress must stop birth tourism: https://thefederalist.com/2026/07/17/after-birthplace-citizenship-ruling-china-wont-need-hackers-to-meddle-in-us-elections/ Actual declassified docs: https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/newly-declassified-docs-describe-chinas-election-influence-efforts-concern-that-us-intel-downplayed-connections-6063291?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1 WH website has speech and all docs: https://www.whitehouse.gov/election-integrity/ SOS and Gov push back on Trump speech: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/07/kotek-says-oregon-will-rely-on-facts-and-rule-of-law-as-trump-questions-election-integrity.html DHS says 250,000 non citizens are registered to vote in just 4 states: https://thefederalist.com/2026/07/16/dhs-more-than-250000-noncitizens-are-registered-to-vote-in-four-states/
Everything about the greatness of America depends on elections, but most people don't connect the dots as to why it's hard to live the American dream now. It's all based on decisions made by politicians at all levels, but people are too distracted by life to understand who is doing this to them: Trump's speech tonight will accuse China of meddling in elections and evidence will be provided: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/07/just-trump-reveal-chinas-role-meddling-us-elections/Proof our critical electronic election infrastructure has been penetrated by foreign countries: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/07/massive-election-corruption-report-search-warrant-investigation-lists/ Is proposed 5B Salem data center bad for you? https://katu.com/news/local/massive-51b-data-center-proposed-for-salem-draws-praise-and-pushback-oregon-environment-local-money-water-energy-local-portland-hillsboro-companies-business-jobs Blazers won't reveal Moda remodel plans but want a blank check to pay for it? https://www.koin.com/news/portland/several-issues-city-claims-blazers-arent-responding-to-basic-questions-about-moda-center-renovations/
Is Kotax planning to introduce a sales tax to offset ‘tax reform' to attract biz back to OR? https://capitalpress.com/2026/07/14/kotek-oregon-revenue-neutral-tax-reform-possible/Blazers want a blank check: https://oregoncatalyst.com/98051-blazers-bailout-disclosing-remodel-plans.htmlNBA commish basically says Blazers moving: https://www.wweek.com/news/2026/07/14/nba-commissioner-says-blazers-arena-deal-seems-to-have-gone-off-track/ US House passes permanent daylight savings time, but Sen Cotton of Ark is blocking. Call him 202-224-2353https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/07/14/congress/house-votes-for-daylight-saving-time-00997817Finish the job Mr. President and then go home: https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/us-launches-new-round-of-iran-strikes-targeting-tehrans-ability-to-threaten-hormuz-shipping-6062058?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1
WH leaker needs to named and fired: Trump's expected Emergency National Security EO: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/07/another-leak-someone-white-house-leaks-election-investigation/ SOS trying to get ahead of expected changes: https://katu.com/news/your-voice-your-vote/oregon-secretary-of-state-tobias-read-speaks-about-election-changes-oregon-portland-salem-politics-elections-ballot-pollsOR biz closures outnumber openings and gap getting bigger: https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/07/oregon-business-closures-outnumber-openings-and-the-gap-is-growing.html Most DSA members support communism: https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2026/07/13/data-most-dsa-members-support-communism/ Biggest inflation decline in 6 years: https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2026/07/14/consumer-prices-fall-sharply-in-june-much-better-than-expected/ IP-28 economic impact vastly understated: https://naturalresourcereport.com/2026/07/ag-update-ip-28-petition/ Socialist flop in Portland: https://oregoncatalyst.com/97998-mayor-flop-paying-people-800-share-home-homeless.html
Lindsy Graham dies at 71 and Trump responds: Graham often undermined Trump/MAGA is my reaction: https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2026/07/12/trump-grahams-death-a-big-blow-to-the-save-america-act/ Finish the job Mr. President then leave and turn your attention to America: https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/oil-prices-jump-as-us-iran-fighting-intensifies-irgc-says-strait-of-hormuz-closed-6060837?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1 DSA hates the Dem party but needs them until they destroy America: https://rumble.com/v7cn2gu-dsa-members-hate-the-democrat-party-but-they-need-to-ride-them-as-long-as-n.html?mref=1wxk5&mc=ehuil Going to church too often is a reason to remove your children? Coming to America if DSA gains control: https://discernreport.com/church-three-times-a-week-is-now-religious-extremism-in-sweden-and-worthy-of-removing-children/ DSA ideas of lowering education standards that Kotax signed into law leads to Ivy League students unable to read: https://thefederalist.com/2026/07/10/increasing-number-of-ivy-league-students-cant-even-read-so-lets-stop-calling-them-elite/
Why don't police officers understand the principle of protected speech, even if it's offensive? https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/07/female-cop-texas-threatens-ticket-veteran-christian-street/ Congressional law is all that's needed to stop birthright citizenship: https://x.com/BreannaMorello/status/2074979944141103575 75% of each foot stamp dollar is used for administrative costs in some states: https://oregoncatalyst.com/97935-fed-hit-oregon-hard-welfare-error-rates.html Much ado about nothing: postal worker union fake issue on mail in ballots: https://katu.com/news/local/election-integrity-oregon-vote-by-mail-us-postal-service-corvallis-benton-county-secretary-of-states-office-national-association-of-letter-carriers Hormuz shipping stalls as war begins again? https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/hormuz-shipping-stalls-after-us-and-iran-fighting-resumes-6059491?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1
Should OR election leaders be arrested and criminally prosecuted for allowing non citizens to vote? How about other illegal voting under Fed law by the 800,000 OR registered voters that the OR SOS agreed he needs to remove from voter rolls? https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/07/trump-administration-threatens-oregon-elections-leaders-with-criminal-prosecution-over-noncitizens-voting.htmlAs predicted: Kotax wants to co opt Republicans to join in the unaffordable gas tax increase: https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/07/07/oregon-lawmakers-say-theyll-prioritize-bipartisanship-in-2027-transportation-funding-plan/ Trump says Iran negotiations a waste of time: Then end it Mr. President. https://jdrucker.com/president-trump-signals-end-of-waste-of-time-ceasefire-with-iran/ Iran cease fire over: https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/trump-says-us-iran-ceasefire-is-over-after-hormuz-strikes-6058838?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1 Most of safest cities in OR are rural: https://mytownview.com/oregon/safest-cities 8 reasons why Blazers may move to Nashville: https://mytownview.com/oregon/safest-cities
Former Sen Dennis Linthicum weekly interview: Does OR AG Rayfield have authority to punish independent government agencies who violate OR sanctuary laws? https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/briefs/oregon-authorities-log-246-rise-in-immigration-enforcement-requests-over-past-year/ OR's chip industry in decline because of decisions by Kotax when Speaker/Governor? https://www.oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/2026/07/oregons-chip-industry-risks-becoming-insignificant-globally-state-report-says.html Portland Police Bureau funding initiative turns in enough signatures to make November ballot: https://elkhornmediagroup.com/or-legislators-will-attend-transportation-vision-meeting/ Is Les Schwab signaling they are leaving OR? https://ktvz.com/news/2026/06/08/les-schwab-restructures-staffing-70-positions-impacted/ Is Kotax setting up the next gas tax increase with rural road show designed to get R's to go along? https://elkhornmediagroup.com/or-legislators-will-attend-transportation-vision-meeting/
Coffee Klatch tonight at Bo and Vine starting at 8! Fish Wrap editorial hits Kotax hard with accusatory headline. https://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2026/07/editorial-koteks-prosperity-council-delivered-a-roadmap-now-she-must-prove-it-wasnt-just-an-election-year-gimmick.htmlTrump intervened and the US soccer team got their scoring star back for tonight's game:https://jdrucker.com/president-trump-intervened-and-us-soccer-got-their-star-back/Belgium's coach and team upset at revocation of red card on US player: https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2026/07/05/belgiums-soccer-federation-astonished-that-fifa-allowed-us-star-folarin-balogun-to-play-after-red-card/ Leftists plead with US soccer star who got red card to refuse to play in tonight's game so as to spite Trump: https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2026/07/05/leftists-plead-with-us-soccer-star-to-reject-trumps-unfair-intervention-refuse-to-play-in-pivotal-world-cup-match/
The Declaration of Independence: 250 years later: https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript What happened to the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence: https://www.americanrevolution.org/signers/ The Ronald Reagan Civility handbook is free: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/store/products/the-civility-handbook New poll shows majority of Portlanders don't want to pay for Moda Center remodel: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/07/should-portland-spend-city-money-on-moda-center-makeover-new-poll-reveals-what-portlanders-think.htmlKotax turns down $1,700 Trump tax credits even though OR is almost dead last in public education: https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2026/07/kotek-opts-oregon-out-of-trump-program-offering-up-to-1700-in-education-tax-credits.html IP-28 turns in enough signatures to make the ballot: Constitutional Amendment filed for 2028 to protect hunting, fishing and ranching: https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/over-142000-signatures-gathered-to-ban-hunting-and-fishing-in-oregon/ Young Washington movie in theatres this weekend. Go, watch and buy someone else a ticket to watch: https://slate.com/culture/2026/07/minions-and-monsters-young-washington-george-movie-new.html?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
Team USA wins and the country is unified? https://joehoft.com/team-usa-wins-goes-sweet-16-round-against/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=team-usa-wins-goes-sweet-16-round-against More spending fraud uncovered: Adult daycares: https://retirement.media/an-impossible-saturation-of-adult-daycares-popped-up-in-flushing-ny-and-nobody-thought-to-ask-why/ Tim Walz pardons illegal alien child rapist to shield from deportation: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/07/tim-walz-pardons-illegal-alien-who-repeatedly-raped/ DSA members say they are communists: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/07/its-real-mystery-cnn-host-wonders-why-republicans/ Rayfield sues Trump against Medicaid work rules: https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/01/oregon-lawsuit-trump-administration-medicaid-work-requirements/ Treasury announces Trump accounts for kids go live on the 4th: https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/treasury-launches-low-cost-index-funds-for-trump-accounts-to-boost-childrens-future-savings-6056243?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1
Can Congress fix the birth tourism problem after the SCOTUS 14th amendment ruling? https://www.mediaite.com/media/tv/house-republican-pitches-bill-on-fox-news-to-ban-pregnant-foreigners-from-the-us/ Roberts blows up the Constitution: https://thefederalist.com/2026/07/01/roberts-the-sacred-bond-between-nation-and-citizen-requires-us-to-blow-it-up/ Lars calls Roberts pond scum on voting decision: he's right https://oregoncatalyst.com/97708-lars-larson-mail-ballot-ruling.html US Senator to reintroduce former Dem Sen Harry Ried's exact bill eliminating birthright citizenship for illegal alien babies: https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2026/06/30/ohio-sen-moreno-reintroduce-former-sen-harry-reids-bill-eliminating-birthright-citizenship/ US DOJ to ramp up prosecutions of birth tourism: https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/justice-dept-to-prioritize-birth-tourism-probes-after-supreme-court-ruling-6055712?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1 DSA Marxists beats 30yr Dem in CO primary: https://discernreport.com/dsa-marxist-who-blamed-us-for-9-11-defeats-15-term-democrat-in-colorado-primary/ DSA goal is communism: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/06/while-kaitlan-collins-claims-democratic-socialists-arent-communists/?trueLinkId=1apdyWB9mKcL7306TONRA7R6CLcmVV3LAngMFRzccCEM7U%2FgB09CqKLD2idf5QY56ZrS9OQNoWq9G3Om2i3F4w%3D%3D&trueLinkTs=1781875047&trueLinkExpiry=43200
Oregon's mail in voting late day ballot acceptance law is allowed to stand by SCOTUS: This issue is not over: https://thefederalist.com/2026/06/30/here-are-the-key-takeaways-from-scotus-monday-decisions/Key takeaways from SCOTUS mail in voting decision: https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/key-takeaways-from-supreme-court-ruling-on-late-arriving-ballots-6055146?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1 Trump's EO on restricting who can vote by mail is still in play: https://www.koin.com/news/politics/supreme-court-rules-states-can-accept-mail-ballots-after-election-day/ Most OR citizen initiative petitions failing except 2: https://oregoncatalyst.com/97692-petitions-failing-2.htmlIP-28 fallout: no more Tillamook Ice Cream: https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2026/06/30/oregon-is-telling-voters-not-to-worry-about-this-insane-ballot-initiative-thats-not-the-point-n2678468
80% of OR voters reject billion dollar taxpayers funded Moda Center remodel even if new team billionaire owner moves team out of state: https://oregonbusinessreport.com/2026/06/4-of-5-voters-reject-nearly-1-billion-for-moda-center/ RNC sues Colorado SOS for violating Colorado constitution for allowing non residents who have never lived in Colorado or in the US to vote: Just like Oregon: https://thefederalist.com/2026/06/29/rnc-sues-colorados-tds-afflicted-elections-chief-for-violating-state-constitution/ OR Appeals court to hear arguments about OR anti terror law applying to environmental community: https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/politics/2026/06/29/appeals-court-to-hear-challenge-to-oregon-anti-terror-center/90713237007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z11xx28p000750c000750e000500v11xx28d--73--b--73--&gca-ft=125&gca-ds=sophi OR crowns new Miss Oregon: https://dailyastorian.com/2026/06/28/seaside-crowns-allyssa-defillipo-miss-oregon-2026/ Gallup poll shows support for tranny agenda is collapsing: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/06/exclusive-video-lawmakers-blast-trans-agenda-as-gallup/
OCWF poll: 80% of Oregon voters refuse to fund Moda Center renovation even if new Blazers owner moves team out of state: https://www.ocwf.org/policy/moda-tax Oregon grown grass seed is on all the World Cup soccer fields in America: https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/huge-source-of-pride-oregon-grass-seed-used-for-several-world-cup-stadiums/ 3 major SCOTUS rulings yesterday: https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/supreme-court-issues-major-rulings-on-weedkiller-guns-immigration-key-takeaways-6053416?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1 Thomas/Alito say fellow justices are ignoring prior rulings and the law: https://thefederalist.com/2026/06/26/thomas-alito-chide-rogue-judges-for-ignoring-scotus-and-the-law/
Cadet major and Boys State attendee Brody Smith interview on his effort to raise money to restart Junior ROTC at McNary High School. Oregon isn't participating in the Great American State Fair but is participating in the broader America250 celebration: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/north-carolina-oregon-and-washington-skip-trump-s-great-american-state-fair/ar-AA25vcEq Is our constitutional Republic falling apart? If so, then why? https://thefederalist.com/2026/06/25/after-250-years-our-american-republic-is-coming-apart/ IP28 irony: Rats/mice can't be killed in your home if it passes and they are developing resistance to poison: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/06/scientists-find-poison-resistant-mutant-rats-spreading-across/ Oil falls below pre war levels: https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/oil-falls-back-to-pre-war-levels-as-hormuz-shipping-rebounds-6053166?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1 New Blazers owner says Moda renovation must be paid for by taxpayers: https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/portland-metro-chamber-trail-blazers-tom-dundon-moda-center-renovations/283-9998ff5e-f7fa-469a-9320-fa366241359a
Hope for Oregon's future: Kudos to American Legion's Boys/Girls state leadership program: https://www.legion.org/get-involved/youth-programs/boys-state-boys-nation Marion co and other leaders ask Army Corps not to draw down Detroit Lake: Gotta get to the WH to stop this insanity: https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2026/06/23/marion-county-planned-detroit-lake-drawdown/90668250007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z11xx36p000650c000650e006300v11xx36d--61--b--61--&gca-ft=133&gca-ds=sophi 7 ways Oregon taxpayers are winning! https://www.legion.org/get-involved/youth-programs/boys-state-boys-nation Stupid is as stupid does: Portland Mayor Wilson doubles down on supporting very unpopular Moda Center renovation https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/06/portland-mayor-lambasts-critics-of-moda-center-deal-as-county-questions-investment.html Why Portland? US House Republicans demand sanctuary policy info from Austin and Portland: https://justthenews.com/government/congress/house-republicans-demand-information-sanctuary-policies-austin-oregon-officials?utm_source=news.google.com&utm_medium=news-app&utm_campaign=external-news-aggregators
Dr. Douglas Frank extended interview about similarities in voter fraud issues between Oregon and S. Korea https://www.youtube.com/live/O_CsNP_8L2w Colombia elects new Prez in one day with paper ballots: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/06/colombia-announces-election-results-one-day-while-california/ All OR House Dems oppose IP-28 cause it's racist against the Tribes: https://kobi5.com/news/all-oregon-house-democrats-come-out-against-peace-act-309742/ Will Kotax close the forests/public lands cause 75% of wildfires are caused by people? https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/wildfire/75-85-oregon-wildfires-started-people-fire-marshal-warns-ahead-dangerous-season/283-0a2df87c-07b5-4804-8bc4-019675c7b3fd MC clearly violating SCOTUS rulings on race: https://www.foxnews.com/video/6398948563112?dicbo=v2-iGPRgeE&intcmp=fn_article_bc_ob_more_from Will Drazan show up with all the Dems to support Blazers new owner for taxpayer funded Moda renovation? https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/06/trail-blazers-owner-tom-dundon-to-appear-in-portland-as-600m-moda-center-deal-heats-up.html
Dr. Douglas Frank extended interview about similarities in voter fraud issues between Oregon and S. Korea https://www.youtube.com/live/O_CsNP_8L2w Colombia elects new Prez in one day with paper ballots: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/06/colombia-announces-election-results-one-day-while-california/ All OR House Dems oppose IP-28 cause it's racist against the Tribes: https://kobi5.com/news/all-oregon-house-democrats-come-out-against-peace-act-309742/ Will Kotax close the forests/public lands cause 75% of wildfires are caused by people? https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/wildfire/75-85-oregon-wildfires-started-people-fire-marshal-warns-ahead-dangerous-season/283-0a2df87c-07b5-4804-8bc4-019675c7b3fd MC clearly violating SCOTUS rulings on race: https://www.foxnews.com/video/6398948563112?dicbo=v2-iGPRgeE&intcmp=fn_article_bc_ob_more_from Will Drazan show up with all the Dems to support Blazers new owner for taxpayer funded Moda renovation? https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/06/trail-blazers-owner-tom-dundon-to-appear-in-portland-as-600m-moda-center-deal-heats-up.html
Bend's cost of living increasing new ‘climate pollution' fee makes no difference in temps. https://www.opb.org/article/2026/06/18/bend-approves-climate-pollution-fee/ Desperate Kotax tries to save her re election by removing state board of education vice chair. https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2026/06/state-education-boards-vice-chair-says-gov-kotek-removed-her-after-she-questioned-school-time-order.html E-Board approves millions in spending: are they real emergencies? https://www.opb.org/article/2026/06/18/oregon-lawmakers-emergency-spending/ Iran Mullah's abruptly cancel MOU signing ceremony in Switzerland: https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2026/06/19/tardy-iran-no-show-abruptly-nixes-peace-deal-signing-in-switzerland/ Trump's brilliant election EO legal challenges is allowed to go forward: https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/judge-allows-challenges-to-trumps-mail-in-voting-executive-order-to-move-forward-6050227?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1
Is Trump's Iran deal gonna achieve long term peace? https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/crude-hits-new-3-month-low-as-trump-pezeshkian-sign-deal-lifting-iran-oil-sanctions-6049629?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1 A blind squirrel finds a nut: a leftist Portland city councilor tells the truth about gun control proposal: https://www.koin.com/news/portland/significant-legal-risk-concealed-guns-would-be-banned-from-portlands-public-buildings-under-proposal/ More ODE bad ideas: https://www.opb.org/article/2026/06/17/oregon-compulsory-school-attendance-rules/ Will throwing more money at reading programs in schools help? https://www.opb.org/article/2026/06/17/advocates-argue-oregon-literacy-initiative-not-targeting-high-needs-schools/Shouldn't Tobias Read have already done this? https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/06/trump-administration-puts-all-50-states-territories-notice/ Ed Diehl was right about WPATH and the scam it engineered for HB2003 https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/06/ftc-alaska-iowa-nebraska-texas-sue-transgender-health/
Climate alarmist insanity: Dems want to wipe out an ancient forest and replace it with solar panels in S. OR: https://oregoncatalyst.com/97398-lars-larson-wipe-forest-plant-solar-panels-call-green.html OR paddle permit repeal is failing: why? https://www.centraloregondaily.com/news/elections/let-us-paddle-signatures-oregon-kayak-permit-repeal/article_2f0b115c-34e8-4ed9-8f00-40a14f9e4b78.html Dangerous criminals being released before trial cause Dems won't fund enough criminal defense lawyers: https://bendbulletin.com/2026/06/15/editorial-oregon-is-letting-some-accused-defendants-go/ OR DA's warn that dangerous mental health defendants may be released because of Fed judge: https://www.kptv.com/2026/06/15/oregon-das-warn-mental-health-ruling-could-force-more-releases-jail/ Trump leverages Save Act with FISA extension: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/06/new-trump-turns-tables-says-he-will-not/ JD Vance triggers the View hags over Epstein: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/06/video-vance-angers-ladies-view-correcting-their-lies/
Will you send out social media messages that are aggressive on behalf of Drazan to emotionally move voters? How about issues like growing numbers of biological girls on testosterone in by age 17? https://www.nysun.com/article/more-than-one-in-250-biological-girls-were-on-testosterone-by-age-17-in-oregon-from-2016-to-2023-study Portland survey asks public if they want to pay for Moda center remodel: https://katu.com/news/your-voice-your-vote/portland-survey-asks-if-public-funds-should-help-pay-for-600m-moda-center-renovation-your-voice-your-vote-survey-pacific-northwest-portland-trail-oregon-sports-blazers Fox's Joey Jones slams IP-28 in Oregon as insane. https://www.foxnews.com/video/6398384330112
Political Coffee Klatch tonight! Help repeal the paddle tax that some conservative Republican legislators voted for: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2982 Print, sign and send in a single signer petition today before July 7: https://www.letuspaddle.com/ Is Trump's Iran deal a bad deal? https://americafirstreport.com/let-the-oil-flow-trump-says-deal-with-iran-now-complete-ships-of-the-world-start-your-engines/ Freedom to Float event is a persuadable topic that moves people emotionally: https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/crowd-gathers-at-float-for-freedom-event-to-challenge-permit-fees/ Basic elements of the deal: https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2066278271243698430?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2066278271243698430%7Ctwgr%5E1d731b804cbb413b7344304ecac2f6f26b2415fe%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Famericafirstreport.com%2Flet-the-oil-flow-trump-says-deal-with-iran-now-complete-ships-of-the-world-start-your-engines%2F Does America want Republican leaders that will stand and fight? https://thefederalist.com/2026/06/15/americans-want-republican-leadership-that-acts/
Do high taxes drive out high earners? Is that why MC is imploding with 677 high earners leaving? https://oregoncatalyst.com/97338-higher-income-leave-oregon-incomes-move.html Is Trump's Iran peace deal real? Did he approve of 3B in cash being transferred from UAE to Iran which Iran denies? https://www.iranintl.com/en/202606127125 Gas prices fall for 3 straight weeks: https://www.theepochtimes.com/business/gas-prices-fall-for-3rd-straight-week-6047074?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1 Overhyped SpaceX IPO supposed to start at $175 today. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/11/stock-market-today-live-updates.html
Sheriff Richard Mack interview on his new book “The Democrat Murder of America” https://murderofamerica.com/ Inflation slowed last month if you exclude energy and food: https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2026/06/10/inflation-rose-to-4-2-in-may/PGE rate hike gets paused by PUC: Is Kotax manipulating them behind the scenes to benefit her re election? https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/oregon-utility-officials-delay-pge-rate-hike-for-data-centers/ Will Trump finish the job in Iran by destroying their remaining military capacity? https://nypost.com/2026/06/10/us-news/president-trump-readying-new-strikes-on-iranian-power-plants-bridges-have-to-pay-the-price/
Are the unions Oregon's real governor? https://www.opb.org/article/2026/06/08/oregon-department-transportation-tina-kotek/ Blazers MODA renovation now officially over 880M or going higher? https://oregoncatalyst.com/97286-blazer-500m-880m.html Poll: strong opposition to taxpayer funded MODA renovation: https://www.ocwf.org/ Should Oregon Freedom Coalition get signatures for OR constitutional amendment to require voter ID for mail in votes? https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/06/just-ohio-state-senate-passes-bill-put-voter/ Does Iran already have a nuke? https://www.alexjoneslive.com/2026/06/09/%EF%B8%8Fdid-47-just-admit-that-iran-already-has-nuclear-weapons/
Common sense? Willamette Valley 800 acre solar park must be opposed because it is meant to replace hydroelectric power from dams when they get shut down someday. https://www.opb.org/article/2026/06/04/proposed-willamette-valley-solar-park-neighbors/ WA state income tax repeal effort is way behind signature effort: https://www.opb.org/article/2026/06/04/washington-income-tax-initiative-signatures/ Despite high fuel prices, the Trump economic boom continues with 172,000 jobs created last month. https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2026/06/05/trump-boom-america-created-172000-jobs-in-may/
Affordable housing isn't affordable in OR because of federal/state subsidies: https://www.opb.org/article/2026/06/03/oregon-housing-rent-apartments-affordable-portland/ Jeff Eager's post about Wyden wanting more unaffordable federal housing: https://x.com/jeff_eager/status/2062276107387437076?s=43 What if the Covid shot administered around the world was a different formulation than originally tested and it killed or disabled millions? https://www.alexjoneslive.com/2026/06/03/one-of-the-biggest-manipulations-that-humanity-has-ever-known-pfizer-whistleblower-warns-of-numerous-issues-with-covid-jab-trial-data-in-suicide-note/Trump says he has proof of who rigged the 2020 election: Prosecutions? https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/06/president-trump-drops-bombshell-hint-that-accountability-may/ Judicial Watch sues CA for only 800,000 illegal voter registrations out of 23 million registered voters? We had that many in OR with only 3 million registered voters: https://www.judicialwatch.org/california-clean-up-inactive-voter-registrations/
Change your world by posting on social media your thoughts on who is raising the cost of living in Oregon using stories like Tone deaf, Tyrant Tina's ODOT funding workgroup thinks that you are too stupid to understand the need for increased fees/taxes: https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/06/02/after-oregonians-reject-gas-tax-governors-transportation-workgroup-fixates-on-messaging-not-math/ Use 80/20 issues like Dems transgender insanity extends to cattle and pregnant women are ‘inseminated persons'. https://thefederalist.com/2026/06/03/wisconsin-dems-misgender-bulls-to-begin-dairy-month/ More Kotax smoke and mirrors: appoints her chief of staff as interim ODOT director: https://www.opb.org/article/2026/06/02/kotek-chief-staff-odot-replacement/ ODOT/Kotax threaten to close DMV offices unless you pay more! There is a business workable alternative that's already been tried in OR successfully: https://www.grantspasstribune.com/kotek-faces-growing-transportation-challenge-as-oregon-confronts-potential-dmv-service-reductions/ Cost of living increases continue in Portland: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/06/portland-utility-rate-hike-pushes-average-water-sewer-bill-above-2k-per-year.html
Coffee Klatch tonight with Rep Ed Diehl! 6-8pm at Bo and Vine restaurant in SalemWhat do Kotax and Ted Nugent have in common? https://oregoncatalyst.com/97109-kotek-rejects-antihuntfish-petition-ip-28-ted-nugent.html Criminalizes killing or injuring any animal: https://www.oregonfb.org/ip28 Ballotpedia explanation of IP28: https://ballotpedia.org/Oregon_Criminalize_Hunting,_Fishing,_and_Intentional_Injury_to_Animals_Initiative_(2026) Statewide radio ad blasts Blazer bailout: https://oregoncatalyst.com/97107-statewide-radio-ad-blasts-blazer-bailout.html
Signature alert! We have only a few days left to get more signatures to stop Kotax's job destroying/cost of living increasing 300M small biz tax. Get signature sheets at https://notaxor.com/collect/ Smoke and Mirrors: As predicted, far left groups and govt worker unions want Kotax to not adopt any recommendations of her Prosperity Council's leaked draft recommendation but instead double down on even more failed policies driving business out of Oregon. https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/05/oregon-unions-progressives-slam-draft-plan-from-gov-koteks-economic-prosperity-council.html Dems in CA pushing fee healthcare for illegals: how long until OR does the same? https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/democrats-pushing-free-healthcare-illegal-aliens-california-midterms/
Are tax increases the Achilles heel of the Dems in OR? https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/05/oregons-may-voter-turnout-shattered-previous-records-and-1-wildly-unpopular-tax-gets-the-credit.html Portland city council illegally increases arts tax paid by every person in the city: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/05/first-ever-increase-to-the-portland-arts-tax-passes.html Is the ban on killing insects, rats and mice we will vote on in November an additional issue that hurts Dem candidates? https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/petition-ban-hunting-fishing-oregon-reaches-threshold-be/
Texas primary lessons from last night can apply to Oregon in Nov if conservatives will adopt 80-20 issue messaging. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/5-takeaways-from-tuesdays-primary-runoff-elections-in-texas-6039117?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1 Don't go against Trump as Chip Roy found out the hard way: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/mayes-middleton-crushes-chip-roy-gop-attorney-general/ Radical leftist Green and Gallindo both defeated by more moderate Dems: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/05/26/al-green-defeated-democrat-christian-menefee-texas-house-primary-runoff/ Can the tax issue be the winning November strategy for conservatives in OR? https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-05-26/republican-push-to-restore-tax-breaks-blocked-by-oregon-democrats-faces-steep-hill-backers-say Can MAGA overtake GOP establishment in OR? https://thefederalist.com/2026/05/26/ken-paxton-unseats-john-cornyn-in-latest-blowout-defeat-for-establishment-gop/Trump is 118 for 118 in 2026 primary campaign endorsements: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/trump-dynasty-president-trump-goes-118-118-primary/
Former Sen Linthicum interviewIs race tension our most serious threat? The late Robert Woodson implies it is: https://oregoncatalyst.com/97008-civil-rights-pioneer-dies-racial-unity-plea-250th.html Revenue forecast undermines tax increase arguments: https://oregonbusinessreport.com/2026/05/revenue-forecast-undermines-case-for-tax-hikes/
Ben Fuhriman is a lifelong Idahoan who believes in hard work, family, and service. Born and raised in Ammon, Ben learned early what it means to roll up his sleeves and get things done. As a kid, his dad wouldn't let him go play until he'd filled a bucket with rocks from the garden—so Ben convinced his friends to help. Even then, he understood that teamwork and leadership go hand in hand.That work ethic carried him through life. An Eagle Scout, Hillcrest High School valedictorian, and a “Do it. Do it right. Do it right now.” kind of guy, Ben has always been driven to solve problems and help others succeed. He worked his way through school, served a two-year mission in Brazil, earned his bachelor's degree from BYU-Idaho, and a master's degree in family financial planning from Montana State University. He and his wife, Holli, met on the campaign trail while they were students at BYU-Idaho. Today, they live in Shelley with their four kids—all proud Idaho students.Professionally, Ben is a Certified Financial Planner™, Accredited Financial Counselor™, and Behavioral Financial Advisor™. He owns his own firm and every day helps local families and business owners make smart financial decisions and build stronger futures.As your current State Representative, Ben has brought that same pragmatic approach to the Idaho Legislature—fighting for fiscal responsibility, stronger families, and the Idaho values that make our communities thrive. Whether it's protecting taxpayers, supporting education, or defending personal freedom, Ben has worked to make sure Idaho stays the best place to live, work, and raise a family.Ben Fuhriman is running for re‑election because there's more work to do—and he's ready to keep delivering results that serve Idaho families first.Victory Over Sin is a show hosted by Mark Renick that addresses issues pertaining to returning citizens and the challenges they face coming out of incarceration.Victory Over Sin airs Saturdays at 12:30 pm. On 94.5 FM and 790 AM KSPD Boise's Solid Talkhttps://svdpid.org/advocacy-systemicchangeofid/https://www.svdpid.org/Correspondence can be directed to:Address: 1775 W. State St., #191, Boise, Idaho 83702Phone: 208-713-4458Podcast Website: https://www.790kspd.com/podcast-victory-over-sin/
On the KMOJ Morning Show, Esther Agbaje joins Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings to provide an inside look at the final days of the Minnesota legislative session, highlighting key priorities, ongoing negotiations, and what residents can expect before adjournment. She reflects on the fast-paced session, sharing progress made on housing, taxes, and community investments, while also outlining what major issues remain unresolved. A major focus of the conversation is the future of Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), where Rep. Agbaje discusses her proposed “Ballpark” funding solution and the urgency of bipartisan action to preserve this critical safety-net hospital. She also breaks down elements of the newly passed housing package, including rental assistance and pilot programs aimed at expanding housing stability and homeownership education. The discussion emphasizes the importance of community engagement, collaboration across party lines, and long-term solutions that support Minnesotans statewide.
On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell speaks with Rep. Esther Agbaje about ongoing efforts at the State Capitol to pass meaningful gun violence prevention legislation. She outlines key proposals, including restrictions on assault weapons, bans on high-capacity magazines, and measures addressing emerging threats like untraceable “ghost guns.” While many Minnesotans support these policies, she explains that political divisions and a closely split legislature have made progress difficult. Rep. Agbaje also highlights solutions that are already working, such as red flag laws, and emphasizes the need for greater investment in community violence intervention and victim services to create safer communities.
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On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell speaks with Rep. Esther Agbaje about urgent legislative efforts to support Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), a critical safety net hospital serving the Upper Midwest. She discusses her upcoming “Ball Park” tax bill and the need for bipartisan cooperation as the legislative session winds down. Rep. Agbaje emphasizes that the future of HCMC impacts all Minnesotans, from urban communities to rural areas, making it a statewide concern. The conversation highlights the importance of securing sustainable funding to ensure continued access to essential healthcare services.
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Host/Producer: Amy Browne The 3rd No Kings Day is coming up on March 28th FMI re No Kings Day FMI re No Kings Day events in Maine The Digital Security Discussion Group at the Witherle Memorial Library in Castine meets tonight from 5 to 6 pm. This week’s topic is This month’s topic is the Pros and Cons of Digital Surveillance and ID Verification. Moderated by Tom Lamontanaro. In person in the Downstairs Community Room at the Witherle, and over Zoom. To request the zoom link, email kathryn@witherlelibrary.net 36th Maine Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony coming up this Saturday, March 21st, at the University of Maine at Augusta, starting with a reception at 1 p.m., followed by the induction ceremony at 2 p.m. The 2026 inductees are Alane O'Connor, Director of Perinatal Addiction Medicine at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center “who has been in the forefront of addiction medicine in the state”, and the late Frances Perkins, U.S. Secretary of Labor under President Franklin Roosevelt “and architect of New Deal programs that Americans rely on today”. Live and online. RSVP if you plan to attend, by emailing mainewomenshalloffame@gmail.com. FMI: Maine Women’s Hall of Fame website Snow date is March 22 The League of Women Voters – Downeast is hosting an in-person and online discussion on county government in Maine, on Saturday in Ellsworth. Panelists will be Kate Cough, Editor at the Maine Monitor; John Wombacher, Hancock County Commissioner; and Nina Milliken, Hancock County Budget Committee and House Representative for District 16. The event is free and open to the public, Saturday from noon to 2pm at the Moore Community Center in Ellsworth Register here for the zoom link Questions may be submitted in advance by email to downeast@lwvme.o About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU's News & Public Affairs Manager since January, 2006. In addition to RadioActive, Voices, Maine Currents and Maine: The Way Life Could Be, Amy also produced and hosted the WERU News Report for several years. She has produced segments for national programs including Free Speech Radio News, This Way Out, Making Contact, Workers Independent News, Pacifica PeaceWatch, and Live Wire News, and has contributed to Democracy Now and the WBAI News Report. She is the recipient of the 2014 Excellence in Environmental Journalism Award from the Sierra Club of Maine, and Maine Association of Broadcasters awards for her work in 2017 and 2021. Theme music: BreakBeat Chemists I, 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International License The post Around Town 3/18/26: Local News, Culture and Events first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.
Randall is joined by Dr. Kim Thomas Smith, a candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives in Henry County and a proud Fort Valley State University alumna, as they discuss her transition from front-line community service to the political arena. They also explore her specific vision for addressing the housing crisis, her strategy for breaking through legislative gridlock at the Gold Dome, and how her "Wildcat" foundation continues to shape her approach to public policy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us a textHarriet Drummond was first elected to the Anchorage School Board in 1994 where she served for nine years. She then represented West Anchorage on the Anchorage Assembly, leaving that post when she was elected to the Alaska State House in 2012 to represent Spenard, North Star, Forest Park, Huntington Park, north Midtown, Rogers Park and Geneva Woods for ten years. She chaired or co-chaired the House Education Committee for six years.In 2022, she lost her seat due to redistricting which left her in a largely new district and challenging another incumbent, Representative Zack Fields. Now, three years out of office, Harriet offers her reflections on her career and insight into issues that matter most to her, primarily public education. Her husband of 22 years, rural economic development consultant Elstun Lauesen, was yesterday's podcast guest; they have been integral members of the Alaska Democratic Party for many decades.