Political Coffee 06-21-2023: The sellout amendments and who gets the pork for their district, Oregonian story of Christmas tree spending bill, 100K to study prostitution, Catalyst story of waste in sellout Christmas Tree bill, Gov's mansion gets new generator pad, Knopp gets rewarded and Bonham punished, other bills passing from sellout, Diesel shop owner going to Fed prison, Baker City mayor stands firm against LGBTQ tyranny and O'Keefe undercover video about how easy it is to buy US Senators.

The sellout is complete with SB5506 amendments providing pork for Republicans who don’t walk out: Look for specific projects and then find which legislative district that project is in. https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/25455 

Fishwrap story on sellout Christmas Tree spending bill: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2023/06/oregon-lawmakers-allocate-1-billion-at-last-minute-for-pet-projects-priorities.html 

100K to study legalizing prostitution: https://oregoncatalyst.com/69366-100000-tax-funds-legalize-prostitution.html 

Catalyst story about waste in Christmas Tree bill: https://oregoncatalyst.com/69362-millions-wild-oddball-waste-unknowns-megabill.html 

Gov’s mansion gets a new diesel generator pad: How ironic given the climate crisis direction of Tina’s push to stop selling all diesel in OR., https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02ghsBzr4j7eoLN8XDswH9Wsp8xMTMryvtdDocmFoyM9GUJVHDR8D84HPLctYcQEmGl&id=100001800617949&mibextid=SDPelY 

Knopp gets rewarded and Bonham gets punished: https://www.wweek.com/news/2023/06/20/as-lawmakers-start-doling-out-cash-bridge-of-the-gods-loses-funding-while-bend-project-gains-it/ 

Other bills moving because of Knopp, Hansell and Findley sell out: https://oregoncatalyst.com/69391-lawmakers-move-bills-guns-i5-bridge-tax-credits.html 

Diesel shop owner going to prison for 6 months for disconnecting emissions equipment: https://www.northwestobserver.com/index.php?ArticleId=2826 

Baker City mayor stands firm against LGBTQ: https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2023/06/baker-city-mayor-tells-supporters-i-am-not-a-nazi-sympathizer.html 

O’Keefe undercover video: Blackrock recruiter says how easy it is to buy a US Senator: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/06/okeefe-drops-biggest-story-yet-blackrock-recruiter-spills/ 

 

 

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.