Ashley Kuenzi joins the program to take us through the news. Her day job is as Communications Director for Oregon Senate Republicans and their campaign arm. Bryan, Ashley, and Reagan discuss Measure 118 campaign contributions, new national polling, drug crimes being made illegal gain, the state economist, and the state of the economy.

* Measure 118 Campaign Reels in Its First Large Contribution—From a San Francisco Candidate for Mayor

* Oregon lawmaker introduces ‘no tax on tips’ proposal for 2025

* Harris vs. Trump: New presidential poll shows Trump taking the lead over VP Harris

* Capital Chatter: Riccadonna takes over one of Oregon's most important jobs

* Oregon’s job market looks solid on paper, but economists see worrying signs

* Serena Cruz Resigns as Multnomah County COO

* Portland business owner says he sees ‘no changes’ after new drug law

* Clackamas County launches deflection program Sept. 1

* Editorial: The perils of a one-party state

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