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Bryan and Reagan discuss Bryan’s appearance at the Portland City Club (you should listen to that too), Congresswoman Hoyle leaving DOGE Caucus, how Oregon should approach federal cuts, Oregon House Republican press conference, and the rudderless ship that is the Oregon Legislature. Finally, Reagan is driven from the capitol by a fire drill.

* Capitol gossip column: [email protected]

* Oregon House Republicans press conference

* A Look Back on the 2024 Election - Portland City Club

* Rep. Hoyle bails on DOGE

* Federal government defunds Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon

* DEI program in Bend dismantled amid Trump’s federal unwinding of diversity initiatives

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Reagan returns to the podcast. Bryan and Reagan riff on a dumb Oregon law, President Trump’s new executive orders, his cabinet (so far), Laken Riley Act, paywalls, and predictions.

* Jason Atkinson’s photo on Wikipedia

* Portland politician skewers Oregon Democrat Janelle Bynum over Laken Riley Act vote

* Kotek’s Gift to Trade Unions Contradicts Her Own Agency’s Analysis

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What was it like in DC during the Presidential Swearing in? Rally talk, political balls, and more inauguration discussion with Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell.

We also had a robust conversation about drugs, mental health and behavioral health in Oregon. Everything from state policy down to the local county level. This is a must listen if you are in this field or working towards solving these critical issues in Oregon.

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Senator Bruce Starr joins the podcast. Bruce, Bryan, and Reagan discuss transportation, Starr’s political history, and the fringe environmental movement.

* Oregon construction groups blast union labor rule

* Collapse Scenario - Possible Oregon Future by 1000 Friends of Oregon

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Congresswoman Val Hoyle joins Bryan and Reagan to discuss the DOGE caucus, transportation, and other anecdotes about Oregon politics.

* Portland School Board policy on ICE

* Hoyle to join Department of Government Efficiency Caucus

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Bryan and Reagan discuss committee assignments for Oregon Senate and House, the upcoming HD 34 appointment, and the battle to be Oregon Republican Party Chair. Then we crown “Politician of the Year” and “Best Run Campaign”. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Crosstabs!

* Senate Committee Assignments

* House Committee Assignments

* HD 34 replacement news

* Sarah Fisher Beachy

* Resume

* Website

* Facebook

* Alexandria Goddard

* Website

* Resumes

* Epic 7-way battle for State GOP throne

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Bryan and Reagan are joined by Luke Harkins, the high-powered chief of staff for Rep. David Gomberg (D-Otis). The guys discuss how Oregon got several bipartisan infrastructure packages and the shared experience of staff in the legislature.

Bryan’s mustache:

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Bryan and Reagan are joined by Rep. Vikki Breese Iverson to discuss the special session on wildfire funding, legislative days, and the lack of Christmas decorations at the Capitol. Bryan and Reagan create the ultimate roster of committees for the 2025 legislative session.

* Oregon Department of Forestry Asks Treasury for $60 Million Loan

* State Treasury Rejects Oregon Department of Forestry’s Request for $60 Million Loan

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Co-Founder of 2 Towns Ciderhouse Aaron Sarnoff-Wood joins the podcast to provide the fascinating backstory on the HB 3610 Task Force on Alcohol Pricing and Addiction Services.

* HB3296 2021 Regular Session - Oregon Legislative Information System

* HB3312 2023 Regular Session - Oregon Legislative Information System

* Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission : HB 3610 Task Force on Alcohol Pricing and Addiction Services : State of Oregon

* Oregon never publicized a study it funded that found higher beer, wine taxes would barely stem heavy drinking - oregonlive.com

* Oregon Health Authority Scrapped Summer Anti-Alcohol Television Ad Campaign

* Kotek Tosses Oregon Recovers Director Mike Marshall Off Alcohol Pricing and Addiction Services Task Force

* Rep. Tawna Sanchez Outlines Proposal For New Alcohol Sales Tax

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Bryan and Reagan discuss a late change in results for HD 22, the implications of the superminority (yes it’s one word) for Republicans, Lori Chavez-DeRemer being rumored for Labor Secretary under President Trump, Biden Administration approval of an off reservation casino in Oregon, the most forgettable legislators, and new legislative leadership.

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