Political Coffee 4-20-2023: War Room today at Ike Box, OR Dem Senators propose constitutional amendment the removes parents rights on abortion, transgender ect, Good and bad tax bills still alive in legislature, school board elections coming, 2/3rds of legislative bills are dead and Sen Linthicum on good bills they tried to bring to the floor for votes

War Room today at the Ike Box in the Bay Room, 8am to 3pm: https://oregoncitizenslobby.org/ 

OR Dems senators propose constitutional amendment that enshrines the loss of parents rights: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2023/04/oregon-democrats-propose-constitutional-amendment-to-enshrine-rights-to-same-sex-marriage-gender-affirming-care.html 

Good and bad tax bills still alive: some good ones are dead, sort of… https://oregoncatalyst.com/67540-hidden-taxes.html 

School board battles matter: https://www.northwestobserver.com/index.php?ArticleId=2693 

2/3rds of legislative bills are dead, sort of… https://www.oregoncapitalinsider.com/news/two-thirds-of-legislatures-bills-for-2023-have-died/article_17a01ac2-dd5d-11ed-b67d-d7f286082225.html 

Kudos to OR Senate R’s for trying to pull these good bills to the floor from committee for a vote:  https://mailchi.mp/electdennis/bring_em_down_100000?e=974888fb08 

 

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.