Political Coffee 7-15-26 Is Kotax planning a sales tax as fake tax reform? Blazers want blank check, NBA commish says Blazers moving? US House passes permanent daylight savings time but Sen Cotton blocking, 4th night of attacking Iran

Is Kotax planning to introduce a sales tax to offset ‘tax reform’ to attract biz back to OR? https://capitalpress.com/2026/07/14/kotek-oregon-revenue-neutral-tax-reform-possible/

Blazers want a blank check: https://oregoncatalyst.com/98051-blazers-bailout-disclosing-remodel-plans.html

NBA commish basically says Blazers moving: https://www.wweek.com/news/2026/07/14/nba-commissioner-says-blazers-arena-deal-seems-to-have-gone-off-track/ 

US House passes permanent daylight savings time, but Sen Cotton of Ark is blocking. Call him 202-224-2353

https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/07/14/congress/house-votes-for-daylight-saving-time-00997817

Finish the job Mr. President and then go home: https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/us-launches-new-round-of-iran-strikes-targeting-tehrans-ability-to-threaten-hormuz-shipping-6062058?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1 

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.