POPULARITY
Does Trump's own announcement that he's being indicted help him as he gets ahead of it and establishes the narrative? https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/06/08/donald-trump-i-have-been-indicted-i-am-an-innocent-man-doj/ Federalist Trump indictment story: https://thefederalist.com/2023/06/09/doj-declares-war-on-2024-with-trump-indictment-hours-after-biden-bribery-news/ Daily signal story: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/06/08/trump-indicted-charges-related-classified-documents/?utm_source=TDS_Email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MorningBell&mkt_tok=ODI0LU1IVC0zMDQAAAGMPqLTQcVvlKeuMxJQImUCRbZHx5gdTJxTNlaHd8B38tCVOReLrXhvHxOR0O_lSeg5Ul7JoN0HK1WEbLpUiRHFp4LOVLvYnTCI_m3Yw7O7q64Bzy8 File citizen corruption complaints against politicians by using this guide: https://oregons13.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Oregons-13-Citizen-Involvement-Guide.pdf Sen Linthicum's latest newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/electdennis/standing_firm-2023-06-08-10000?e=ec7181c588 Sen Bonham's newsletter: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORLEG/bulletins/35d5f8b Celebrate a win for schools and parental rights: Crook County school superintendent resigns because conservatives won school board control: https://www.opb.org/article/2023/06/08/crook-county-oregon-lgbt-lgbtqia-schools-education-queer-school-district-board-sexual-orientation/
Maximum leverage by OR Sen Republicans as OPB agrees with me: https://www.oregonfirearms.org/wagner-craps-out R Sen Bonham newsletter says multiple Dem leaders got drug cash each month! https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORLEG/bulletins/35b30b2 Tina got bags of cash from same drug folks as Fagan: https://www.wweek.com/news/state/2023/05/18/gov-tina-kotek-says-she-has-had-no-communication-with-la-motas-principals-since-taking-office/ Kudos for House R's trying to move MZ110 rewrite to the floor though they shouldn't be there at all: https://www.northwestobserver.com/index.php?ArticleId=2776 63% of Oregonians want to recriminalize hard drugs: https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/oregon-drugs-decriminalization/2023/05/18/id/1120364/ Double kudos to R Boshart-Davis for calling for Covid fines waiver: https://www.northwestobserver.com/index.php?ArticleId=2775 Portland loses 16,000 residents over last two years cause of…? https://katu.com/news/local/portland-population-down-18000-in-the-last-two-years-us-census-bureau-finds-oregon-moving-leaving-rose-city
Political Coffee Clatch tonight at 6pm at Honky Tonk Bar and Grill: Banking crisis update with Charles from Accurate Precious Metals Refinery: https://accuratepmr.com/ Central Banks from the west coordinate to back up the dollar as banks fail: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/03/its-real-western-country-central-banks-organize-to-provide-daily-liquidity-of-dollars-in-the-event-of-a-world-wide-bank-collapse/ Stealthy laws at the state level will ban cryptocurrency and allows Central bank digital currency to take it's place which is dangerous to our cash and our freedom to spend money the way we want: https://www.americaoutloud.com/state-laws-pushing-central-bank-digital-currency-must-be-stopped/ Nearly 200 US banks at risk of failure like SVB: https://www.theepochtimes.com/around-200-us-banks-at-risk-of-silicon-valley-bank-like-collapse-study_5134000.html?ea_med=list&tmp=1&ea_src=frontpage_c1_newsforyou Bad parental rights Bill in OR legislature: Stop HB2002 which is being heard today: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORLEG/bulletins/34f2aed Kicker Theft bill will be heard April 4: https://oregoncatalyst.com/66920-capitol-update-kicker-theft-property-tax-cut-gun-bill-hotel-tax.html Pastors for Trump prayer call tonight at 4pm PST on the eve of his purported arrest: Register here: https://www.pastors4trump.com/ Trump's arrest is ‘war on Christianity'? https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/03/pastors-for-trump-call-for-a-prayer-call-tonight-the-war-against-trump-is-a-war-against-christianity/ Comedian Chris Rock opines about what will happen if Trump arrested: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/chris-rock-arrest-trump Trump is the new American dissident: https://amgreatness.com/2023/03/19/donald-trump-american-dissident/ McCarthy blasts Manhattan DA for proposing to arrest Trump: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/03/19/kevin-mccarthy-manhattan-da-abusing-office-target-president-trump/
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: SECTION 1. (1) The Oregon Freedom Pilot Program is established in the Department of Human Services. The purpose of the program is to assist low-income Oregonians to live in dignity by providing monthly payments of $750, using a special debit card, to adults participating in the program. (5) Payments from the Oregon Freedom Pilot Program do not count as income for any state-funded need-based benefits or assistance. News services are saying that "The money collected would be given out to low-income pregnant women and adults who have aged out of the foster youth program." this if false and according to HB 4079 does not mention pregnant women. "Relating to programs to aid low-income adults" "The $750 would come on a debit card and there are no restrictions on what that money can be spent on." UPDATE: 02/08/2022 Great news from Salem today. HB 4079, Oregon's first sales tax, will not move forward and is effectively dead. Due to strong opposition Chair Anna Williams (D-Hood River) suddenly took the bill off the agenda just hours prior to the 1:00pm hearing time. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORLEG/bulletins/309c49c?fbclid=IwAR3VGOcH1ctyC4PpoYuPUTO1m4v1J_ZNyKjueS3i1c2y1QjMptf-24u_qBQ More information here https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2022R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB4079/Introduced a list of other taxes in Oregon here https://www.oregon.gov/dor/programs/businesses/Pages/Vehicle-privilege-and-use-taxes.aspx You can find previous shows easily by searching for "ITunes KRBN", Player.FM, Amazon audible Apple, podcast, player.FM, iTunes, Vurbl and Facebook videos at http://facebook.com/krbnradio/live
On this month's episode of The Voice of Oregon's Workers we talk with Denise Piza from Causa Oregon and Oregon Ready, and Alma Raya Santana from the Oregon AFL-CIO to discuss the work happening in Oregon to defend the rights of immigrants. We discuss the potential changes to Public Charge, the future of the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program and how unions, supporters and advocates can help with this important issue.Learn more about immigration resources:https://oregonimmigrationresource.org/https://causaoregon.org/GuestsDenise Piza, Oregon Ready Coalition Manager, Causa Oregon Alma Raya Santana, Lead Organizer & Legislative Specialist, Oregon AFL-CIOCreditsIntroduction by Graham Trainor, President, Oregon AFL-CIO Hosted & Produced by Russell Sanders, Communications Director Oregon AFL-CIO
In this episode we discuss a brief overview; to Oregon’s historical cannabis surplus and the freeze put on the growers in state who have managed to grow twice as much of product as initially projected by the OLCC. Oregon literally can be the trailblazer in steps to making cannabis legal at a federal level if the Senate Bill 582; (Ordered by the Senate: May 13, 2019 - Including Senate Amendments; dated May 13) becomes law then the governor can enter into agreements for imports/exports with other cannabis legal states if the federal policies allow for it. Follow this Bill: e-Subscribe Email | RSS (https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORLEG/subscriber/new?topic_id=ORLEG_2019R1_SB582). We definitely appreciate our growing audience! If you’re a music artist be sure to check our website - http://www.stonerbabymedia.biz/music - to get info on our #stonerbabyplaylist placements on Spotify, SoundCloud, AppleMusic, and YouTube. To all our listeners; Click this link to Unlock a promo code to win free #stonerbaby420 merchandise or discounts on SELECT items - https://urlzs.com/mS95v - stay tuned! We got plenty more podcast to give you! It only gets bigger. Thanks for listening
On this episode of the podcast, we’re doing things a little different. As we have hit the mid-point in the 2019 Legislative Session, I wanted to touch base with our Inter-governmental Relations team, so I had each one of them stop by my studio for a quick update on what’s happening with their individual portfolios and give their perspective on how city issues are faring this session. Tracy Rutten: HB 2407, HB 2409 and HB 2414 all died. HB 2769 is moving forward. HB 2408 still needs members to act on this and contact their legislator(s). Wendy Johnson: SB 543, SB 108, HB 2144, HB 2408, and 9-1-1 Bill Scott Winkels: SB 479, SB 726, HB 2016, Janus v. AFSCME decision Erin Doyle: HB 2001, HB 2003, SB 10, and HB 2420 Jim McCauley: HB 2173, HB 2184, HB 2449, and HB 2020. Learn about the important TNC bills LOC Bulletin page
For immediate release: April 17, 2019 League of Oregon Cities (LOC) Calls for PERS Relief for All Employers Salem, OR— The League of Oregon Cities (LOC) is calling for action this legislative session to address rising Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) rates for all covered public employers. The plan proposed by Governor Brown to the Legislature on Friday, April 12 directed all benefits towards education interests. In her comments, Governor Brown stated that if action isn’t taken to address the looming pension crisis the Hillsboro School District will see rates increase to more than 30 percent of payroll. The City of Hillsboro and the other 240 cities in Oregon will experience a similar fate without state action and assistance. Revenues Not Keeping Pace The revenue side of the balance sheet is simply not keeping pace with the expenditure side for cities. For example, despite rapid growth, the city of Warrenton, has seen only a modest increase ($45,000) in property tax revenues, while PERS costs have increased dramatically ($135,000). With limited options for increasing revenues and no relief for PERS rate increases in sight, many cities, including Warrenton, will have to cut services to balance budgets. “We see this time and again with cities,” said LOC’s Scott Winkels. “Revenues are capped either constitutionally or cut by the Legislature, but costs are unlimited and eventually city services suffer.” How to Mitigate These Challenges The LOC is calling on the Legislature and Governor Brown to take the following steps to address the problem: Don’t make the ledger imbalance worse. The League is calling on the Legislature and Governor Brown to pledge not to inflict any additional unfunded costs on cities. Capitalize the Employer Incentive Fund (EIF) that was created in the 2018 short session. That program was intended to provide a 25% state match to new cash contributions government employers make to their side accounts, which allows employers to pre-pay their pension costs and reduce their rates and long-term liability. While the fund was created at the urging of Governor Brown, it was not funded in her budget or in the PERS plan presented on April 12. We are asking for $400 million for the incentive this session. Apply proposed tiered employee contribution requirements system-wide. The plan outlined by Governor Brown included the partial shifting of employee contributions away from their deferred compensation plan towards their defined benefit pension. However, the presentation did not make clear if that was to apply only to school employees or to state and local government employees system-wide. We are, asking Governor Brown to make clear that all employees should contribute to their pension costs going forward. Do not cut any existing state-shared revenue with cities, include cities in distributions when raising surcharges and other taxes/fees, and do not impose new tax/fee preemptions on cities. The current surcharge on liquor isn’t included in state shared revenues, but the state preempts cities from imposing their own taxes on alcohol to address local costs. This is just one example where the state could help its own situation and the plight of local governments. Finally, we need to change the dynamic. It’s time to recognize that all levels of government provide vital services, that we are partners, and that solutions to our shared problems should be inclusive. ### For more information, press only: Scott Winkels, 503-720-8384, swinkels@orcities.org (PERS questions) Wendy Johnson, 503-540-6585, wjohnson@orcities.org (Revenue questions) Kevin Toon, 503-540-6565, ktoon@orcities.org (Communications Director)
It’s time for Inside the Capitol…your weekly legislative update from the League of Oregon Cities…and now, for a look at what’s happening this week in Salem here is LOC Lobbyist, Erin Doyle. Here are links to the items that Erin mentioned on this week’s episode: HB 2408, HB 2420, and HB 2684. Watch live and archived legislative video here.
On this episode, I’m joined in the studio by former Marion County Commissioner, Janet Carlson and Keizer Mayor, Cathy Clark for an in-depth discussion on the Mid-Willamette Valley Homelessness Initiative. Commissioner Carlson and Mayor Clark have been at the forefront of tackling this complex issue in the Mid-Willamette Valley and we discuss the multi-faceted efforts that have been undertaken by a large coalition of partners in the region. Show notes: MWVCOG Homeless Initiative Marion County Mid-Willamette Homeless Initiative Resource and Service Inventory map presentation
It’s time for Inside the Capitol…your weekly legislative update from the League of Oregon Cities…and now, for a look at what’s happening this week in Salem here is IGR Lobbyist, Scott Winkels. Here are links to the items that Scott mentioned on this week’s episode: HB 3023, HB 3379, SB 507, HB 2436 and HB 2438 The LOC opposes HB 2016 and urges our members to contact their legislators specifically regarding this bill. LOC Bulletin from March 15, 2019
It’s time for Inside the Capitol…your weekly legislative update from the League of Oregon Cities…and now, let’s find out what’s happening this week in Salem with IGR Lobbyist, Erin Doyle Here are links to the items that Erin mentioned on this week’s episode: HB 2001, HB 2003, SB 10, SB 621, HB 2408 LOC Bulletin for March 1, 2019
Former Mayor Bill Graupp and City Recorder Scott Jorgenson from the City of Aurora stop by the studio for a discussion about third-party building inspection preservation. The City of Aurora is dealing with this issue right now and Bill and Scott share how their city would be affected should this program be taken out of cities’ control. They also share some of the good things that are happening in and around the City of Aurora and some of the projects that are on the horizon. Show notes: HB 2420 https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Measures/Overview/HB2420 Open Government Impact Statement LOC White Paper City of Aurora and The Aurora Colony Times newsletter