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Captive Audience with former White House Deputy Asst for National Security Affairs, Steve Yates
On the Captive Audience podcast Monday August 28th, Kevin Hoar welcomed Steve Yates to talk China, foreign policy, and the Biden Administration. Steve Yates is the former White House Deputy Asst for National Security Affairs from 2001 thru 2005, former Idaho GOP Chair from 2014 thru 2017, and currently serves as a Senior Fellow and…
Citizen Involvement Guide
Here is a great guide on how YOU can be politically active in your area. This guide contains content examples for filing complaints that you can copy, edit, personalize, and email to the right person at their online, publicly available email address. Remember to be polite and professional and keep a record of your complaint…
Captive Audience with Kurt Volker and Kevin Hoar (video)
Monday, July 17th, Kevin welcomed President Trump’s U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine, Ambassador Kurt Volker to the Captive Audience to discuss the Ukraine War, Russia, China, and the state of U.S. National Security. https://rumble.com/embed/v2y28vi/?pub=4
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Senators Re-cap the 2023 Legislative Session
Several Republican law-makers have given their summations of the last Legislative Session that has just adjourned. Senator Boquist — Re-Cap of 2023 Legislature — Oregon Catalyst Senator Findley — Highlights From Session — Oregon Catalyst Representative Hieb — My Detailed Review of the 2023 Session — Oregon Catalyst Representative Reschke — On the Two Controversial…
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Charlie Conrad … You’re Out!
Help us Oust Charlie Conrad from Office!! Why? well here are some answers to that question … Rep. Charlie Conrad voted with Democrat leaders over 85% of the time. Representative Charlie Conrad Voted to Endanger Our Kids! Representative Conrad voted for the nation’s most extreme bill targeting minors, House Bill 2002B. As written, his vote…
Effect the Law-making Process!!
Ever wanted to influence law-makers during the bill-making process? Lately our new Secretary of the Oregon Republican Party, Jo Rae Perkins, has been doing an excellent job of keeping Oregon Republicans involved in all levels of the Party. To get her notifications via email, simply go to the ORP website and enter your email address…
Trump’s Triumphs, From A to Z
“From A to Z, here are 26 things that Trump got right”, from The Daily Signal, by Deroy Murdock April 21, 2023 Abraham Accords: Trump brokered four peace agreements among Israel and other countries—Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and Sudan. Border wall: Trump’s 458 miles of concrete and steel fortified the border and curbed illegal immigration before Biden obliterated America’s southern frontier. Consular…
Donald Trump’s Accomplishments as President
by Mark Lewis | Jan 11, 2023, as published on townhall.com. I have been repeatedly told, as I’m sure you have, that Donald Trump “was the worst President the United States has ever had.” Except for his “racism,” “Nazism,” “mean tweets,” and “all the stupid things he said and did,” I have never been told what specific…
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Captive Audience with Kurt Volker and Kevin Hoar (video)
Monday, July 17th, Kevin welcomed President Trump’s U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine, Ambassador Kurt Volker to the Captive Audience to discuss the Ukraine War, Russia, China, and the state of U.S. National Security. https://rumble.com/embed/v2y28vi/?pub=4
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SENATE STANDSTILL = FAILURE OF POLITICAL LEADERSHIP
originally published by Cascade Policy Institute, written by John A. Charles, Jr.. The Oregon Senate has come to a standstill over the past several weeks. Most Republican Senators are boycotting floor sessions due to objections about both policy and process. Media accounts have portrayed the missing Senators in a negative light, but voters should ask why the majority party has driven Republicans to such extreme measures. Democrats hold all the power,…
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Measure 20-340 Levy
positions FOR Measure 20-340 levy: (This information furnished by Charlcie Kaylor, League of Women Voters of Lane County)The League of Women Voters of Lane County (LWVLC) supports Ballot Measure 20-340: Renewal of Jail and Youth Services Five-Year Levy.The original levy went into effect in 2013 when pretrial release of people in custody for violent crimes occurred due to lack of jail capacity. No releases of this kind have happened since the…
Donald Trump’s Accomplishments as President
by Mark Lewis | Jan 11, 2023, as published on townhall.com. I have been repeatedly told, as I’m sure you have, that Donald Trump “was the worst President the United States has ever had.” Except for his “racism,” “Nazism,” “mean tweets,” and “all the stupid things he said and did,” I have never been told what specific accomplishments of his administration these folks don’t like. Granted, maybe the man is arrogant and…
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Why We Vote
Governor Brown won the lawsuit that was brought against her for releasing 100s of criminals on a broad clemency decision, our DA’s and some in our County Party worked hard on this case for a long time. Ultimately the judge thought it was the peoples’ responsibility to take care of the issue because the governor is elected by the people. Here is a wrap-up article on the issue. https://www.ijpr.org/law-and-justice/2022-08-10/oregon-appeals-court-sides-with-gov-brown-in-emotional-fight-over-early-prison-releases The…
Oregon’s First Municipal Natural Gas Ban a Step Closer to Becoming a Reality
By Pete Danko – Staff Reporter, Portland Business Journal – Jul 28, 2022 The Eugene City Council on Wednesday voted to draft an ordinance banning natural gas in most new residential construction. A ban would follow a growing national trend but be a first in Oregon and a blow to investor-owned NW Natural (NYSE: NWN), the state’s largest gas distribution utility. Councilor Mike Clark, who opposed the move, said it amounted to the city telling NW Natural…
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Republican Governors Association, RE: Betsy Johnson
This was published in the Republican Governors Association newsletter, July 8 2022. What happens when you rear-end a driver stopped at a red light and cause “lasting health problems”? If you’re Betsy Johnson, you avoid taking responsibility by trying to claim legislative immunity. That’s what happens.According to the Willamette Week, in 2013, Johnson crashed into another vehicle. When the victim filed a lawsuit against Johnson, the then-state legislator tried to pass…
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Besty’s Besties: Johnson Sticks with Brown, Kotek When It Matters
by Reagan Knopp, originally printed on The Oregon Catalyst Career Democrat Betsy Johnson is now running as a non-affiliated candidate for governor. She wants you to believe she is an independent leader capable of bringing the two political parties together, but her record tells a different story. Time and again, Johnson has sided failed conservative, rural voters and sided with with far-left liberals Tina Kotek and Kate Brown on the…
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Oregon Senate Press Releases
2023 SESSION RECAP: Senate Republicans Delivered Big Wins for Oregonians, Held the Democrat Majority Accountable
“Senate Republicans were finally able to give the nearly 2 million Oregonians we represent a voice in the Senate and a seat at the table. We protected the rights of parents and law-abiding gun owners, restored the rule of law, and forced good-faith bipartisanship to get good things done. This led to a successful end…
Republican Priority Fixing Oregon’s Flawed Sex Crime Laws Clears Oregon Senate
Today, Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend) carried House Bill 3632 on the Senate floor, a measure increasing the time in which first degree sex crimes may be prosecuted from 12 years to 20 years. It applies to offenses committed before, on, or after the bill takes effect on January 1, 2024, but does not…
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Oregon Senate Asks Voters to Establish Impeachment Process for Statewide Elected Officials
“The demand from Oregonians for greater oversight and accountability is at an all-time high. It is not only the Legislature’s responsibility to enact robust budgets and sound policy, but to act as the People’s voice for accountability. As the only state in the nation without this check on its Executive Branch, it is long past…
Oregon Senate Passes Critical Next Step to Solidify Oregon’s Lead in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Oregon leads the nation in cutting-edge chip manufacturing and is third in the world only behind South Korea and Taiwan. However, the global share of semiconductors manufactured in the United States has seen major decline in recent decades from 37% to just 12% today. In March, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 4, a bipartisan bill…
Legislation to Assist the International Port of Coos Bay’s Potential Pacific Coast Intermodal Terminal Passes the Oregon Senate with Broad Bipartisan Support
“With key investments by the state we achieved in another bill this session, House Bill 3382 is critical to having a streamlined clear process to allow the Port to alter its federal navigation channels to accommodate ships and attract both public and private investment.”
Senate Republicans Take Innovative Approach to Expand Statewide Access to Affordable Child Care
Today, Deputy Leader Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City) carried Senate Bill 1040 B on the Senate floor, a first-in-the-nation concept taking immediate action to address Oregon’s child care crisis felt in every corner of the state. The bill directs the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) to establish a pilot program for child micro centers.…
Oregon House Press Releases
House Republican Leader Announces 2023-2024 Interim Leadership Team
“The 2023 Regular Legislative Session has come to a close and it is time look toward what is ahead in 2024. I am excited to announce the Interim Leadership Team for House Republicans. These individuals have proven leadership during the long session and are ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work on…
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Sine Die: Tumultuous Legislative Session Officially Adjourns
The 2023 Oregon Legislative Session officially adjourned today. The session began with a commitment from Democrat Leadership to focus on bipartisan priorities for the benefit of all Oregonians. A noteworthy amount of time was spent on the most divisive and partisan issues in America: expansion of abortion and gender transition treatment for minors at the…
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House Republicans Protect Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Families from Burdensome Estate Tax
Today, the Oregon House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 498 A, a bill making Oregon’s estate tax more workable for multigenerational farms, fishing businesses, and family forestlands. It allows up to $15 million of farm, forest, and fishing property to be excluded from the value of estates that pay the estate tax.
Oregon House Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Limit Fentanyl Crisis
Today, the Oregon House of Representatives passed the amended House Bill 2645B. Oregon currently does not charge for misdemeanor fentanyl possession. House Bill 2645 B creates a Class A misdemeanor penalty for possession of certain amounts of fentanyl.
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Negotiations Lead to Victory for Oregonians’ Parental Rights, Protections for Law Abiding Gun Owners, Accountability for the Majority Party
“Today is a victory for Oregonian’s parental rights and law-abiding gun owners. After months of being promised a bipartisan session, Democrats chose to prioritize a partisan and extreme agenda. Republicans held the line and were able to amend the worst parts of House Bill 2002 and the Democrats Omnibus Gun Bill, House Bill 2005. I…
House Democrats Force Schools to Make Budget Cuts, House Republicans Propose Legislation to Fully Fund Education
Today, House Republicans attempted to withdraw House Bill 3627 from the House Committee on Rules. This bipartisan legislation proposed by Representative Tracy Cramer (R-Gervais) would fully fund education at $10.4 billion. House Bill 3627 mirrored an amendment Representative Cramer introduced in the Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on Education that was voted down by Democrats.
