Political Coffee 7-3-25: Kotek's Executive Order banning cell phones in school is unconstitutional, ODOT's Voodoo accounting system no excuse for raising our cost of living, Merkley lies in fundraising letter about SCOTUS ruling favoring Trump

Tina Kotek’s Executive Order banning cell phones in schools is unconstitutional: https://katu.com/news/local/teachers-parents-oregon-governor-cell-phone-ban-schools-reactions-students-learning-education-distraction-mental-health-bully-grades 

ODOT’s VOODOO accounting system is no excuse for raising our cost of living by raising taxes and fees: https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2025/07/oregon_s_voodot_accounting_system.html 

Merkley lies in fundraising letter about SCOTUS ruling favoring Trump: https://oregoncatalyst.com/89029-decode-sen-merkeleys-supreme-court-scare.html 

What is Political Coffee with Jeff Kropf?

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.