Political Coffee 7-24-25: Drazan's OPED says ODOT budget hole can be filled without special session, Kotek demands massive new cost of living raising tax increases, ODOT #1 lie, PA's dirty voter rolls are like OR's, Golf Force One, EU trade deal

Drazan makes the case that there’s no need for a special session as emergency funds can fill the gap. Does that mean R’s aren’t going to show up? https://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2025/07/opinion-use-emergency-funding-account-to-prevent-odot-layoffs.html

Kotek still wants a massive cost of living increase in a watered down transportation tax increase. https://kobi5.com/news/top-stories/governor-kotek-outlines-plan-for-special-session-280082/ 

ODOT #1 lie debunked: https://oregoncatalyst.com/89664-odot-big-fib-1-debunked.html 

PA’s dirty voter rolls are the same as Oregon’s has been for decades: https://thefederalist.com/2025/07/28/riddled-with-errors-dirty-voter-rolls-pose-growing-threat-to-election-integrity/ 

Golf Force One, armored golf cart for Trump in Scotland: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/07/golf-force-one-armored-golf-cart-seen-as/ 

Trump’s historic EU trade deal: tariff’s work: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/07/as-trump-reaches-historic-eu-trade-deal-his/ 

 

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A Long-time radio host with his own show as well as backing up as host for nationally syndicated broadcasts, Jeff is a fifth generation Oregon farmer, aviator, professional musician, former State Legislator, lobbyist, real estate developer, small business owner, firefighter, and served as an embedded broadcaster with Oregon National Guard in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jeff is a former Oregon State Representative and fifth generation Oregon farmer from Halsey, Oregon. Kropf served as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee for two legislative sessions and served two sessions on the Transportation and Ways and Means subcommittees.

He also is Executive Director of Oregon Capitol Watch Foundation.