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Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

ODOT saves $$ by not paying 130 “ghost” employees

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Kotek and ODOT said last fall, when they passed the gas tax, that people may indeed die because ODOT did not have the money to repair unsafe roads...

2026-03-10

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

It's not just the increased taxes that are driving businesses away

By Mark HarmsworthThere is a lot of talk about companies leaving Washington because of the capital gains tax (passed in the last few years) and the punitive income tax this year, but this is not the o...

2026-03-10

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Man’s leg afire while burning U.S. flag (video)

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Independent Reporter Andy Ngo reposts a video of man who accidentally set his leg on fire while burning an American flag. If you enjoy his ...

2026-03-10

California Governor California 7/10 ?

Governor Gavin Newsom & Attorney General Bonta: 37 Missing Children Found in Riverside County Operation

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2026-03-10

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Rep. Reschke: SB 1599 slapped voters, plus 7 other bills

By Oregon State Representative E. Werner Reschke, Late last year Oregonians lined up in record numbers to sign a petition to suspend Governor Kotek’s transportation tax hikes and instead, refer the me...

2026-03-10

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Poll: How people see the Iran war

By Oregon Campaign Watch, Here is a CBS YouGov poll from March 2-3 showing views on the Iran war.The postPoll: How people see the Iran warfirst appeared onOregon Catalyst.

2026-03-10

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

There is no such thing as a free' lunch, and an income tax isn't more palatable because it offers one

By Elizabeth NewGov. Bob Ferguson said he supports thelatest versionof a bill that would create an unconstitutional income tax in Washington state, moving it closer to the finish line. Supporters, inc...

2026-03-09

California Governor California 7/10 ?

California’s organized retail crime efforts result in 33,000+ stolen goods recovered in two months

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2026-03-10

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Oregonian article touts importance of local 250 celebrations

By Jason Williams Oregon250 Resolution, This weekend, The Sunday Oregonian featured a wonderful article by Michael Auslin, the author of the book “National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independenc...

2026-03-09

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

American Heroes: Beating Illegal Tariffs with Eva St. Clair and Rebecca Melsky

An episode of American Heroes with Kathy Hoekstra you won't want to miss!After the blockbuster Supreme Court ruling that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the presiden...

2026-03-09

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

46 media groups urge Kotek HB 4177 veto (we agree)

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com HB 4177 legalizes backroom deals by politicians: Right now, local Oregon city and county elected officials are not allowed to meet in private wher...

2026-03-09

CA Attorney General California 7/10 ?

Attorney General Bonta Arrests Rancho Cordova Man for Possessing Illegal Firearms Including a Rocket Launcher

March 10, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected] —California Attorney General Bonta, together with law enforcement partners, today announced the arrest of a suspect in possess...

2026-03-10

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

High Tech Leaders Plea for Income Tax Delay

By Todd MyersThe decision you make in these final days of a short legislative session could determine the direction of the state’s job creation, economic growth and social policy for decades.Voting fo...

2026-03-09

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

8 memes to boost your mood

By Guest Submission Meme, See more memes below:The post8 memes to boost your moodfirst appeared onOregon Catalyst.

2026-03-09

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

+83% hotel tax for wildlife passes

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com HB 4134 raises the hotel tax by 83% in order to fund wildlife programs and forestry.   The hotel/lodging tax is supposed to be dedicated to promot...

2026-03-08

CA Attorney General California 7/10 ?

Attorney General Rob Bonta & Governor Gavin Newsom: 37 Missing Children Found in Riverside County Operation

March 10, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected] ANGELES— California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom today announced 37 missing children were found during operat...

2026-03-10

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

(video) Portland man casually walks with fish on fire

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren features a video of a man walking down a Portland street with a flaming fish.  View th...

2026-03-08

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Lars Larson: Remote politician 5,500 miles away

By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense I’ll admit, I thought it was bad enough that Oregon voters tolerate representation from a U.S. Senator who doesn’t even live in the st...

2026-03-07

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Sen. Starr: Our results, our battles for accountability this Session

Oregon Senate Republicans Deliver Results, Fight for Accountability During 2026 Short Session Democrats Largely Delivered the Status Quo By Oregon Senate Republican Office, SALEM, Ore. – Senate Republ...

2026-03-07

California Governor California 7/10 ?

Governor Newsom proclaims Civic Learning Week

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2026-03-09