Happy Friday!

Turns out one-time federal funding only comes one time while huge pay increases to state employees continue. Oregon is facing yet another self-inflicted budget crisis.

Why are so many working age dudes not working? You know the answer(s) but this article is designed to make you dumber.

Ted Wheeler wants City of Portland employees to return to work in the office at least half-time, in move employees deem, you guessed it, “racist, sexist, ableist and a violation of the city’s climate goals.”

Apparently I cut off the recording before it was done. My superb producer/editor Stacy Hoblitzell patched things up as best he could.

Have a great weekend.

Jeff

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