Political Coffee 11-26-25: Rep Diehl interview about 150,000 signatures in less than two weeks, Kotax is lying again that there's no alternative plan, Kotax the hypocrite, Fed judge orders CG helicopter back to Newport, split Salem council emergency ICE

Rep Diehl interview about 150,000 signatures gathered  to repeal Kotax’s gas tax increase in less than two weeks

Kotax is lying that her tax increase opponents have no plan to replace the money: https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/group-gathers-150k-signatures-to-put-odot-funding-on-ballot/ 

Kotax strikes back! What a hypocrite. https://oregoncatalyst.com/92611-kotek-strikes-gas-tax-petition-hits-150000.html 

Fed Judge says Coast Guard must move helicopter back to Newport: https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/11/coast-guard-rescue-helicopter-spotted-at-newport-air-facility-after-judges-order.html 

Salem City council split on emergency declaration about ICE deportations: https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2025/11/23/ice-arrests-spur-salem-to-vote-on-reaffirming-status-as-inclusive-city/87397614007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z116027p000350c000350d00----v116027b0060xxd006065&gca-ft=169&gca-ds=sophi&tbref=hp

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.