Oregon Discussion Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:48:26 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460466 en-us © 2026 Oregon Discussion yes 1aa36a91-c0e3-5287-a9fe-89e88a8f0b05 Oregon D.O.G.E. episodic false Oregon Discussion is a no-nonsense podcast that pulls back the curtain on Oregon’s government, policies, and spending. With a rotating cast of legislators and policy experts, this podcast exposes wasteful spending, bureaucratic overreach, and hidden inefficiencies that impact Oregonians every day. 

From the state budget crisis to agencies creating rules without oversight, Oregon Discussion takes a deep dive into the policies shaping Oregon’s future. Whether it’s out-of-control taxes, reckless regulations, or the growing power of unelected bureaucrats, we ask the tough questions and hold government accountable.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Oregon D.O.G.E. https://storage.buzzsprout.com/uyuoppdu3sy7plo9ow40tvxabamy?.jpg Oregon Discussion https://www.buzzsprout.com/2460466 Inside Oregon School Boards: Who Really Controls Education? Inside Oregon School Boards: Who Really Controls Education? Mike McLane is joined by Redmond School Board Vice Chair Michael Summers for a detailed look inside Oregon’s public-school system. They discuss local control, curriculum, budgets, teacher negotiations, classroom discipline, special education, cell phones, parent involvement, and what a school board can realistically change when many education policies are set at the state level.

]]> Mike McLane is joined by Redmond School Board Vice Chair Michael Summers for a detailed look inside Oregon’s public-school system. They discuss local control, curriculum, budgets, teacher negotiations, classroom discipline, special education, cell phones, parent involvement, and what a school board can realistically change when many education policies are set at the state level.

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-19858907 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 -0400 6923 1 full false Inside ODOT: Layoffs, Funding & Oregon’s Transportation Fight Inside ODOT: Layoffs, Funding & Oregon’s Transportation Fight Mike McLane sits down with longtime ODOT employee Mary Dirksen to discuss what Oregon’s transportation funding fight looked like from inside the agency. They cover layoff notices, workforce uncertainty, turnover, government bureaucracy, Measure 120, and what Oregon still needs to resolve before the next transportation package.

]]> Mike McLane sits down with longtime ODOT employee Mary Dirksen to discuss what Oregon’s transportation funding fight looked like from inside the agency. They cover layoff notices, workforce uncertainty, turnover, government bureaucracy, Measure 120, and what Oregon still needs to resolve before the next transportation package.

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-19840484 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400 4536 1 full false Oregon’s Forestry Plan: Who Pays the Cost? Oregon’s Forestry Plan: Who Pays the Cost? Mike McLane and Shelly Boshart-Davis are joined by Courtney Bangs to discuss Oregon’s new state forest management plan and Habitat Conservation Plan. The episode examines timber revenue, county budgets, endangered species policy, carbon credits, forestry jobs, and whether Oregon taxpayers may be asked to fund a system that used to pay for itself.

]]> Mike McLane and Shelly Boshart-Davis are joined by Courtney Bangs to discuss Oregon’s new state forest management plan and Habitat Conservation Plan. The episode examines timber revenue, county budgets, endangered species policy, carbon credits, forestry jobs, and whether Oregon taxpayers may be asked to fund a system that used to pay for itself.

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-19791713 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:00:00 -0400 3317 1 full false Oregon’s Mental Health Crisis: Spending More, Ranking Last Oregon’s Mental Health Crisis: Spending More, Ranking Last Mike McLane and Shelly Boshart-Davis are joined by Dr. Angela Plowhead to discuss Oregon’s mental health crisis, including provider shortages, youth mental health, veteran suicide, parental notification, nonprofit accountability, and the state’s last-place ranking in mental illness and substance use prevalence. The episode asks why Oregon is spending so much while outcomes remain so poor.

]]> Mike McLane and Shelly Boshart-Davis are joined by Dr. Angela Plowhead to discuss Oregon’s mental health crisis, including provider shortages, youth mental health, veteran suicide, parental notification, nonprofit accountability, and the state’s last-place ranking in mental illness and substance use prevalence. The episode asks why Oregon is spending so much while outcomes remain so poor.

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-19700675 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400 3953 1 full false Oregon Wildfires: What Went Wrong and What Comes Next Oregon Wildfires: What Went Wrong and What Comes Next In this episode of Oregon Discussion, Mike McLane sits down with his son Ben McLane, a veteran wildland firefighter, to discuss Oregon’s devastating fire season and what it reveals about forest health, firefighting capacity, fuel loads, and community preparedness. The conversation covers incident management, pyrocumulus fire behavior, rural fire response, homeowner mitigation, and why Oregon may need to prepare as if this is the new normal.

]]> In this episode of Oregon Discussion, Mike McLane sits down with his son Ben McLane, a veteran wildland firefighter, to discuss Oregon’s devastating fire season and what it reveals about forest health, firefighting capacity, fuel loads, and community preparedness. The conversation covers incident management, pyrocumulus fire behavior, rural fire response, homeowner mitigation, and why Oregon may need to prepare as if this is the new normal.

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-19638449 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 -0400 5530 1 full false Oregon’s Housing Crisis: Spending More, Getting Worse Oregon’s Housing Crisis: Spending More, Getting Worse Mike McLane and Shelly Boshart-Davis are joined by Jacob Vandever to discuss Oregon’s housing and homelessness crisis. The episode examines housing supply, land use restrictions, Portland’s affordable housing struggles, homelessness spending, HB 3115, and why Oregon’s current approach is not producing the results taxpayers were promised.


02:03 – Welcome to Oregon Discussion
03:16 – Housing Policy Is Making the Crisis Worse
04:31 – Meet Jacob Vandever
07:04 – Watching Housing Policy Fail Over Time
08:46 – Kotek’s Long Record on Housing Policy
10:30 – Kotek’s 36,000 Homes Goal
14:23 – Tenant Screening and Portland City Council Pushback
15:21 – $911 Million in Housing Bonds Nearly Gone
16:48 – High Taxes, Low Results
17:31 – COVID-Era Eviction Policy
23:33 – HB 3115 and Public Camping Rules
25:21 – Why HB 3115 Still Has Not Been Repealed
27:18 – Oregon’s Homelessness Spending Problem
30:21 – Manufactured Homes and Naturally Affordable Housing
31:25 – Nonprofits Following the Money
32:53 – Oregon Homelessness Up While Nation Improves
33:36 – Unsheltered Child Homelessness in Oregon
43:55 – Housing Supply and the Cost of Living
47:00 – Oregon Falling Short of Housing Targets
47:45 – Housing as an Economic Issue
51:57 – How Housing Costs Hurt Young Families
52:48 – What Is the Solution?
54:23 – Oregon’s Land Use System
55:26 – One-Size-Fits-All Land Use Policy
57:39 – EFU Land, Rural Housing, and Common Sense
1:07:08 – Final Thoughts

]]> Mike McLane and Shelly Boshart-Davis are joined by Jacob Vandever to discuss Oregon’s housing and homelessness crisis. The episode examines housing supply, land use restrictions, Portland’s affordable housing struggles, homelessness spending, HB 3115, and why Oregon’s current approach is not producing the results taxpayers were promised.


02:03 – Welcome to Oregon Discussion
03:16 – Housing Policy Is Making the Crisis Worse
04:31 – Meet Jacob Vandever
07:04 – Watching Housing Policy Fail Over Time
08:46 – Kotek’s Long Record on Housing Policy
10:30 – Kotek’s 36,000 Homes Goal
14:23 – Tenant Screening and Portland City Council Pushback
15:21 – $911 Million in Housing Bonds Nearly Gone
16:48 – High Taxes, Low Results
17:31 – COVID-Era Eviction Policy
23:33 – HB 3115 and Public Camping Rules
25:21 – Why HB 3115 Still Has Not Been Repealed
27:18 – Oregon’s Homelessness Spending Problem
30:21 – Manufactured Homes and Naturally Affordable Housing
31:25 – Nonprofits Following the Money
32:53 – Oregon Homelessness Up While Nation Improves
33:36 – Unsheltered Child Homelessness in Oregon
43:55 – Housing Supply and the Cost of Living
47:00 – Oregon Falling Short of Housing Targets
47:45 – Housing as an Economic Issue
51:57 – How Housing Costs Hurt Young Families
52:48 – What Is the Solution?
54:23 – Oregon’s Land Use System
55:26 – One-Size-Fits-All Land Use Policy
57:39 – EFU Land, Rural Housing, and Common Sense
1:07:08 – Final Thoughts

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-19498698 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400 4053 1 full false Oregon’s Audit Problem: Where Is the Accountability? Oregon’s Audit Problem: Where Is the Accountability? In this episode of Oregon Discussion, Mike McLane and Shelly Boshart-Davis are joined by Justin Brecht to examine Oregon’s statewide audit and what it reveals about agency accounting, federal compliance, and government accountability. The conversation highlights hundreds of millions of dollars in accounting errors, weaknesses in financial controls, and the need for stronger oversight of taxpayer money.

]]> In this episode of Oregon Discussion, Mike McLane and Shelly Boshart-Davis are joined by Justin Brecht to examine Oregon’s statewide audit and what it reveals about agency accounting, federal compliance, and government accountability. The conversation highlights hundreds of millions of dollars in accounting errors, weaknesses in financial controls, and the need for stronger oversight of taxpayer money.

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-19433726 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 -0400 3456 1 full false Oregon Schools Are Failing Students. Can This Be Fixed? Oregon Schools Are Failing Students. Can This Be Fixed? In this episode of Oregon Discussion, Mike McLane and Shelly Boshart-Davis are joined by Christine Drazan for a detailed conversation on Oregon’s education crisis. They discuss low reading and math scores, chronic absenteeism, weakened graduation standards, classroom disruption, screen time, and why Oregon’s next governor will also play a direct role as superintendent of public instruction.


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]]> In this episode of Oregon Discussion, Mike McLane and Shelly Boshart-Davis are joined by Christine Drazan for a detailed conversation on Oregon’s education crisis. They discuss low reading and math scores, chronic absenteeism, weakened graduation standards, classroom disruption, screen time, and why Oregon’s next governor will also play a direct role as superintendent of public instruction.


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]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-19372391 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 3339 1 full false IP 28 Explained: The Oregon Measure That Could End Hunting, Fishing & Ranching IP 28 Explained: The Oregon Measure That Could End Hunting, Fishing & Ranching Could Oregon’s IP 28 fundamentally change hunting, fishing, ranching, and animal agriculture in the state? 

In this episode of Oregon Discussion, Mike McLane and Shelly Boshart-Davis sit down with Lauren Kuenzi from the Oregon Farm Bureau to break down Initiative Petition 28, also known as the “PEACE Act.”

The conversation covers what the measure would actually do, how it changes Oregon’s animal cruelty laws, and why agriculture groups, hunting organizations, and rural communities are raising alarm.

Topics include:

  • What IP 28 actually changes in Oregon law
  • How the measure impacts farming and ranching
  • Hunting and fishing concerns
  • Artificial insemination and livestock practices
  • Oregon’s agriculture economy
  • Regulatory pressure on family farms
  • Measure 110 comparisons and unintended consequences
  • Oregon’s urban-rural divide
  • Why coalition groups are mobilizing early

Guest: Lauren Kuenzi — Government & Political Affairs Director, Oregon Farm Bureau

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]]> Could Oregon’s IP 28 fundamentally change hunting, fishing, ranching, and animal agriculture in the state? 

In this episode of Oregon Discussion, Mike McLane and Shelly Boshart-Davis sit down with Lauren Kuenzi from the Oregon Farm Bureau to break down Initiative Petition 28, also known as the “PEACE Act.”

The conversation covers what the measure would actually do, how it changes Oregon’s animal cruelty laws, and why agriculture groups, hunting organizations, and rural communities are raising alarm.

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  • What IP 28 actually changes in Oregon law
  • How the measure impacts farming and ranching
  • Hunting and fishing concerns
  • Artificial insemination and livestock practices
  • Oregon’s agriculture economy
  • Regulatory pressure on family farms
  • Measure 110 comparisons and unintended consequences
  • Oregon’s urban-rural divide
  • Why coalition groups are mobilizing early

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]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-19283201 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400 4248 1 full false Dorchester Special: Oregon Voices on the Future of the State Dorchester Special: Oregon Voices on the Future of the State Recorded live at the Dorchester Conference in Welches, Oregon, this special long-form episode of Oregon Discussion features conversations with leaders, candidates, grassroots advocates, staff, authors, business voices, and young conservatives from across the state.

This is not a normal episode. It is a full Dorchester special — a 6+ hour collection of conversations about Oregon’s future, the policy fights ahead, and the people stepping forward in an election year.

Use the chapter markers to jump directly to the guest you want to watch.

Guests featured in this episode:

Amanda Staehely — Candidate for Oregon House District 18 

Mark Fitz — Dorchester Conference Board Director | President, Star Oilco 

Darcey Edwards — Oregon State Representative, House District 31 

Andrew Morrison — Candidate for Oregon House District 48 

Stephanie Carkin — Candidate for Oregon House District 26 

Taren Feist — Oregon State Director, Women for Gun Rights 

Angela Todd — Founder and Host, PDX Real 

Cliff Bentz — U.S. Representative, Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District 

Christine Drazan — Oregon State Senator | Candidate for Governor 

Ben West — Clackamas County Commissioner, Position 5 

Brad Hicks — Candidate for Oregon Senate District 3 

Jack Pitner — TPUSA Oregon 

Olivia Augustus — Intern, Oregon House Republican Caucus 

Ty Vizenor — Oregon House Republican Caucus Staff 

Lucetta Elmer — House Republican Leader | Oregon State Representative, HD 24 

Jacob Vandever — Legislative Director, Oregon House Republicans 

Dennis Kneale — Author, Oregoners 

David Brock Smith — Oregon State Senator | Candidate for U.S. Senate 

Geoff Davis — Vice President, Davis Glass, Inc.


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00:00 – Dorchester Conference Special Intro

02:12 – Mike McLane & Shelly Boshart-Davis Open the Episode

21:44 – Mark Fitz: Dorchester, Fuel, and Oregon Business

37:34 – Darcey Edwards: HD 31, Housing, and Swatting Laws

56:42 – Amanda Staehely: HD 18, Agriculture, and Rural Oregon

1:13:24 – Andrew Morrison: HD 48, Education and Public Safety

1:33:08 – Stephanie Carkin: Construction, Permitting, and Cost of Living

1:45:03 – Taren Feist: Women for Gun Rights and Grassroots Media

2:05:00 – Angela Todd: PDX Real and Independent Civic Media

2:43:06 – Cliff Bentz: Federal Spending and Congressional Leadership

3:06:42 – Christine Drazan: Governor’s Race and Oregon’s Direction

3:27:27 – Ben West: Clackamas County and Homelessness Policy

3:39:32 – Brad Hicks: Southern Oregon Jobs and Business Climate

3:58:50 – Jack Pitner: TPUSA Oregon and Campus Free Speech

4:11:21 – Ty Vizenor & Olivia Augustus: Gen Z Inside the Legislature

4:28:40 – Lucetta Elmer & Jacob Vandever: House Republican Strategy

4:46:48 – Dennis Kneale: Oregoners and Oregon’s Policy Warning Signs

5:30:34 – David Brock Smith: Government Efficiency and U.S. Senate Race

6:18:36 – Geoff Davis: Business, Family, and Life Behind the Scenes

6:26:29 – Final Reflections from Dorchester

]]> Recorded live at the Dorchester Conference in Welches, Oregon, this special long-form episode of Oregon Discussion features conversations with leaders, candidates, grassroots advocates, staff, authors, business voices, and young conservatives from across the state.

This is not a normal episode. It is a full Dorchester special — a 6+ hour collection of conversations about Oregon’s future, the policy fights ahead, and the people stepping forward in an election year.

Use the chapter markers to jump directly to the guest you want to watch.

Guests featured in this episode:

Amanda Staehely — Candidate for Oregon House District 18 

Mark Fitz — Dorchester Conference Board Director | President, Star Oilco 

Darcey Edwards — Oregon State Representative, House District 31 

Andrew Morrison — Candidate for Oregon House District 48 

Stephanie Carkin — Candidate for Oregon House District 26 

Taren Feist — Oregon State Director, Women for Gun Rights 

Angela Todd — Founder and Host, PDX Real 

Cliff Bentz — U.S. Representative, Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District 

Christine Drazan — Oregon State Senator | Candidate for Governor 

Ben West — Clackamas County Commissioner, Position 5 

Brad Hicks — Candidate for Oregon Senate District 3 

Jack Pitner — TPUSA Oregon 

Olivia Augustus — Intern, Oregon House Republican Caucus 

Ty Vizenor — Oregon House Republican Caucus Staff 

Lucetta Elmer — House Republican Leader | Oregon State Representative, HD 24 

Jacob Vandever — Legislative Director, Oregon House Republicans 

Dennis Kneale — Author, Oregoners 

David Brock Smith — Oregon State Senator | Candidate for U.S. Senate 

Geoff Davis — Vice President, Davis Glass, Inc.


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00:00 – Dorchester Conference Special Intro

02:12 – Mike McLane & Shelly Boshart-Davis Open the Episode

21:44 – Mark Fitz: Dorchester, Fuel, and Oregon Business

37:34 – Darcey Edwards: HD 31, Housing, and Swatting Laws

56:42 – Amanda Staehely: HD 18, Agriculture, and Rural Oregon

1:13:24 – Andrew Morrison: HD 48, Education and Public Safety

1:33:08 – Stephanie Carkin: Construction, Permitting, and Cost of Living

1:45:03 – Taren Feist: Women for Gun Rights and Grassroots Media

2:05:00 – Angela Todd: PDX Real and Independent Civic Media

2:43:06 – Cliff Bentz: Federal Spending and Congressional Leadership

3:06:42 – Christine Drazan: Governor’s Race and Oregon’s Direction

3:27:27 – Ben West: Clackamas County and Homelessness Policy

3:39:32 – Brad Hicks: Southern Oregon Jobs and Business Climate

3:58:50 – Jack Pitner: TPUSA Oregon and Campus Free Speech

4:11:21 – Ty Vizenor & Olivia Augustus: Gen Z Inside the Legislature

4:28:40 – Lucetta Elmer & Jacob Vandever: House Republican Strategy

4:46:48 – Dennis Kneale: Oregoners and Oregon’s Policy Warning Signs

5:30:34 – David Brock Smith: Government Efficiency and U.S. Senate Race

6:18:36 – Geoff Davis: Business, Family, and Life Behind the Scenes

6:26:29 – Final Reflections from Dorchester

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-19107249 Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 23411 1 full false The CAT Tax: Promises vs Reality in Oregon The CAT Tax: Promises vs Reality in Oregon This episode of Oregon Discussion examines Oregon’s Corporate Activity Tax and the Student Success Act. Lawmakers discuss education funding, business impacts, and whether increased spending has led to better results for students and communities.

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]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-19014959 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 4155 1 full false Why Oregon’s Business Climate Is Falling Behind Why Oregon’s Business Climate Is Falling Behind Mike McLane and Shelly Boshart-Davis are joined by Angela Wilhelms of Oregon Business & Industry to discuss Oregon’s declining business climate, rising regulatory burden, and the policy choices shaping the state’s economy. This episode looks at jobs, taxes, spending, competitiveness, and what it would take to get Oregon back on track.

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]]> Mike McLane and Shelly Boshart-Davis are joined by Angela Wilhelms of Oregon Business & Industry to discuss Oregon’s declining business climate, rising regulatory burden, and the policy choices shaping the state’s economy. This episode looks at jobs, taxes, spending, competitiveness, and what it would take to get Oregon back on track.

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]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-18870132 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 4340 1 full false Public Safety Decline and Policy Failures in Oregon Public Safety Decline and Policy Failures in Oregon This episode of Oregon D.O.G.E. focuses on public safety challenges across the state, including declining state police staffing, homelessness policy, and controversial legislation in Salem. Lawmakers discuss how these issues are impacting communities, businesses, and the future direction of Oregon policy.

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]]> This episode of Oregon D.O.G.E. focuses on public safety challenges across the state, including declining state police staffing, homelessness policy, and controversial legislation in Salem. Lawmakers discuss how these issues are impacting communities, businesses, and the future direction of Oregon policy.

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]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-18829297 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 5535 1 full false Top 10 in Spending, Bottom in Results: How Oregon’s Education System Failed Parents and Kids Top 10 in Spending, Bottom in Results: How Oregon’s Education System Failed Parents and Kids Oregon ranks top-10 in education spending — but near the bottom in outcomes. In this episode, Senator Mike McLane, Representative Shelly Boshart Davis, and former State Representative Tracy Kramer examine why Oregon’s education system continues to fail students, sideline parents, and grow bureaucracy instead of improving results. From suspended graduation standards to rising absenteeism and administrative bloat, this conversation exposes what’s broken — and why accountability matters.


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]]> Oregon ranks top-10 in education spending — but near the bottom in outcomes. In this episode, Senator Mike McLane, Representative Shelly Boshart Davis, and former State Representative Tracy Kramer examine why Oregon’s education system continues to fail students, sideline parents, and grow bureaucracy instead of improving results. From suspended graduation standards to rising absenteeism and administrative bloat, this conversation exposes what’s broken — and why accountability matters.


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]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-18572199 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400 4908 1 full false The $13 Billion Bridge Boondoggle The $13 Billion Bridge Boondoggle Oregon’s Interstate Bridge replacement has surged to $13.6 billion — without expanding vehicle capacity. In this episode, lawmakers and industry experts examine the cost escalation, political gridlock, and economic risks of continued delay. Is leadership the missing ingredient?

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]]> Oregon’s Interstate Bridge replacement has surged to $13.6 billion — without expanding vehicle capacity. In this episode, lawmakers and industry experts examine the cost escalation, political gridlock, and economic risks of continued delay. Is leadership the missing ingredient?

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]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-18520610 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0500 4523 full false Gang Ties, Suspicious activity, and Stonewalling: What Oregon Isn’t Telling You Gang Ties, Suspicious activity, and Stonewalling: What Oregon Isn’t Telling You Investigative journalist Jeff Eager joins Senator Mike McLane and Representative Shelly Boshart Davis to expose disturbing Medicaid allegations involving Oregon Health Plan reimbursements, criminal gang ties, and a lack of transparency from state agencies. This episode examines how millions of taxpayer dollars can move through Oregon’s Medicaid system with little oversight — and why accountability remains so hard to obtain.

]]> Investigative journalist Jeff Eager joins Senator Mike McLane and Representative Shelly Boshart Davis to expose disturbing Medicaid allegations involving Oregon Health Plan reimbursements, criminal gang ties, and a lack of transparency from state agencies. This episode examines how millions of taxpayer dollars can move through Oregon’s Medicaid system with little oversight — and why accountability remains so hard to obtain.

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-18516508 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0500 4435 1 full false The Forecast They Don’t Want You to See: Job Losses, Budget Games, and Oregon’s Real Crisis The Forecast They Don’t Want You to See: Job Losses, Budget Games, and Oregon’s Real Crisis Senator Mike McLane, Representative Shelly Boshart Davis, and Alex Lopez walk through Oregon’s fourth-quarter revenue forecast and the shocking budget-cut proposals coming from state agencies. From manufacturing job losses to population decline, FFA cuts, prison closure plans, and DEI programs protected while cybersecurity is slashed — this episode exposes the state’s real priorities and why Oregon’s crisis is self-inflicted, not imported.

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]]> Senator Mike McLane, Representative Shelly Boshart Davis, and Alex Lopez walk through Oregon’s fourth-quarter revenue forecast and the shocking budget-cut proposals coming from state agencies. From manufacturing job losses to population decline, FFA cuts, prison closure plans, and DEI programs protected while cybersecurity is slashed — this episode exposes the state’s real priorities and why Oregon’s crisis is self-inflicted, not imported.

Website → https://oregondoge.com

Socials → @TheOregonDOGE (X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-18403430 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0500 4863 full false Cost of Living Collapse: Why Oregon Is Becoming Unaffordable, and How Voters Can Take the State Back Cost of Living Collapse: Why Oregon Is Becoming Unaffordable, and How Voters Can Take the State Back Representative Shelly Boshart Davis hosts Senator Christine Drazan and Representative Lucetta Elmer for a deep dive into Oregon’s affordability crisis. They break down the state’s collapsing housing production, burdensome regulations, tax hikes, business flight, and the “disconnect” proposal that could raise taxes on tips and overtime. The discussion ends with a call for leadership change and voter-driven accountability.

Website → ⁠https://oregondoge.com⁠

Socials → @TheOregonDOGE on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

]]> Representative Shelly Boshart Davis hosts Senator Christine Drazan and Representative Lucetta Elmer for a deep dive into Oregon’s affordability crisis. They break down the state’s collapsing housing production, burdensome regulations, tax hikes, business flight, and the “disconnect” proposal that could raise taxes on tips and overtime. The discussion ends with a call for leadership change and voter-driven accountability.

Website → ⁠https://oregondoge.com⁠

Socials → @TheOregonDOGE on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-18280152 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500 3658 1 full false Oregon’s War on Agriculture: IP 28, Farm Losses, and the Fight to Save Rural Oregon Oregon’s War on Agriculture: IP 28, Farm Losses, and the Fight to Save Rural Oregon Senator Mike McLane and Representative Shelly Boshart Davis talk with Greg Addington, Executive Director of the Oregon Farm Bureau, about Oregon’s war on agriculture — from the ag overtime crisis to the radical IP 28 animal-rights initiative and the Lane County “Watershed Bill of Rights.” Learn how Oregonians can defend their farms, food supply, and freedom.

Website → https://oregondoge.com

Socials → @TheOregonDOGE on X | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

]]> Senator Mike McLane and Representative Shelly Boshart Davis talk with Greg Addington, Executive Director of the Oregon Farm Bureau, about Oregon’s war on agriculture — from the ag overtime crisis to the radical IP 28 animal-rights initiative and the Lane County “Watershed Bill of Rights.” Learn how Oregonians can defend their farms, food supply, and freedom.

Website → https://oregondoge.com

Socials → @TheOregonDOGE on X | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-18178878 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500 4756 1 full false Broken Roads: Oregon’s $4.3 Billion Tax Hike and the Death of Bipartisanship Broken Roads: Oregon’s $4.3 Billion Tax Hike and the Death of Bipartisanship Oregon’s $4.3 billion “transportation package” raises gas taxes, DMV fees, and payroll taxes, but leaves roads crumbling. Senators Mike McLane and Bruce Starr, along with Rep. Shelly Boshart Davis, expose how Governor Tina Kotek has abandoned bipartisanship and how Oregonians can fight back through a statewide referendum.


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Socials → @TheOregonDOGE on X | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

]]> Oregon’s $4.3 billion “transportation package” raises gas taxes, DMV fees, and payroll taxes, but leaves roads crumbling. Senators Mike McLane and Bruce Starr, along with Rep. Shelly Boshart Davis, expose how Governor Tina Kotek has abandoned bipartisanship and how Oregonians can fight back through a statewide referendum.


https://notaxor.com/


https://stopthegastax.com/


Website → ⁠https://oregondoge.com⁠

Socials → @TheOregonDOGE on X | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-18145491 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500 4269 1 full false Gen Z, Free Speech, and the Future of Oregon: Honoring Charlie Kirk Gen Z, Free Speech, and the Future of Oregon: Honoring Charlie Kirk Senator Mike McLane sits down with three members of Gen Z to talk about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the culture war on Oregon campuses, and why faith, family, and freedom still matter. They explore cancel culture, housing costs, taxes, and how Oregon’s government is driving young people out of the state they love.

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Socials → @TheOregonDOGE on X | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

]]> Senator Mike McLane sits down with three members of Gen Z to talk about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the culture war on Oregon campuses, and why faith, family, and freedom still matter. They explore cancel culture, housing costs, taxes, and how Oregon’s government is driving young people out of the state they love.

Website → https://oregondoge.com

Socials → @TheOregonDOGE on X | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-17984447 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0400 5007 1 full false Oregon’s One-Party Rule: Taxes, Gerrymanders & Culture Wars Oregon’s One-Party Rule: Taxes, Gerrymanders & Culture Wars In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Mike McLane and Daniel Bonham expose the ugly truth of Oregon’s 2025 session: gerrymandered maps, DEI waste at ODOT, $15M for illegal immigrant legal aid, climate change indoctrination in schools, and book ban hypocrisy. With unions cashing in and rural Oregon left behind, taxpayers are paying more for less. This episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about fairness, accountability, and the future of Oregon.

]]> In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Mike McLane and Daniel Bonham expose the ugly truth of Oregon’s 2025 session: gerrymandered maps, DEI waste at ODOT, $15M for illegal immigrant legal aid, climate change indoctrination in schools, and book ban hypocrisy. With unions cashing in and rural Oregon left behind, taxpayers are paying more for less. This episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about fairness, accountability, and the future of Oregon.

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-17828778 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0400 5551 1 full false The Ugly Truth: Oregon’s Budget Gimmicks, Taxes & Union Power The Ugly Truth: Oregon’s Budget Gimmicks, Taxes & Union Power In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Mike McLane and Daniel Bonham reveal the ugly side of Oregon’s 2025 legislative session. From bloated DEI programs and fake “cuts budgets” to giveaways for striking unions and $15M for illegal immigrant legal aid, they expose how taxpayers are being squeezed while essential services crumble. Add in Oregon’s declining business climate and mass job losses, and the picture is clear: one-party rule is driving Oregon into a doom loop.

]]> In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Mike McLane and Daniel Bonham reveal the ugly side of Oregon’s 2025 legislative session. From bloated DEI programs and fake “cuts budgets” to giveaways for striking unions and $15M for illegal immigrant legal aid, they expose how taxpayers are being squeezed while essential services crumble. Add in Oregon’s declining business climate and mass job losses, and the picture is clear: one-party rule is driving Oregon into a doom loop.

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-17740787 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0400 3599 1 full false Oregon’s Budget Battle: Taxes, Wolves & Wildfire Fallout Oregon’s Budget Battle: Taxes, Wolves & Wildfire Fallout In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Mike McLane and Leader Daniel Bonham unpack the 2025 legislative session’s biggest fights—blocking a $15B tax hike, repealing Oregon’s flawed wildfire risk maps, and exposing taxpayer funds being funneled into legal aid for illegal immigrants. With raw insight and hard facts, they reveal how one-party control and political games are shaping the state—and why resistance is far from futile.

]]> In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Mike McLane and Leader Daniel Bonham unpack the 2025 legislative session’s biggest fights—blocking a $15B tax hike, repealing Oregon’s flawed wildfire risk maps, and exposing taxpayer funds being funneled into legal aid for illegal immigrants. With raw insight and hard facts, they reveal how one-party control and political games are shaping the state—and why resistance is far from futile.

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-17626732 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0400 4482 1 full false Oregon’s $11.7 Billion Tax Bomb: No Debate, No Vote, No Breaks Oregon’s $11.7 Billion Tax Bomb: No Debate, No Vote, No Breaks In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Mike McLane, Diane Linthicum, and Bruce Starr break down the largest tax increase in state history, without bipartisan support. From a ballooning gas tax to universal healthcare expansion, they expose how Oregon’s leadership is taxing families more while delivering less.

Learn why working Oregonians are footing the bill for wasteful programs, how bipartisan negotiation has disappeared, and what can still be done to stop the bleeding.


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]]> In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Mike McLane, Diane Linthicum, and Bruce Starr break down the largest tax increase in state history, without bipartisan support. From a ballooning gas tax to universal healthcare expansion, they expose how Oregon’s leadership is taxing families more while delivering less.

Learn why working Oregonians are footing the bill for wasteful programs, how bipartisan negotiation has disappeared, and what can still be done to stop the bleeding.


https://oregondoge.com/

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-17521418 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400 3547 1 full false Timber, Taxes & the Truth: Who’s Killing Oregon’s Forest Economy? Timber, Taxes & the Truth: Who’s Killing Oregon’s Forest Economy? Senators Mike McLane, Daniel Bonham, and David Brock Smith sit down with legal powerhouse John DiLorenzo to expose Oregon’s forestry crisis. Learn how secretive deals and the controversial Habitat Conservation Plan are stripping millions in revenue from rural schools and counties, while pushing the Oregon Department of Forestry into insolvency. This episode reveals the devastating consequences of forest mismanagement and why real reform is urgent for Oregon’s economy and environment.

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]]> Senators Mike McLane, Daniel Bonham, and David Brock Smith sit down with legal powerhouse John DiLorenzo to expose Oregon’s forestry crisis. Learn how secretive deals and the controversial Habitat Conservation Plan are stripping millions in revenue from rural schools and counties, while pushing the Oregon Department of Forestry into insolvency. This episode reveals the devastating consequences of forest mismanagement and why real reform is urgent for Oregon’s economy and environment.

https://oregondoge.com/

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-17390897 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400 4557 1 full false Oregon’s Failing Schools: What the Bureaucrats Won’t Tell You Oregon’s Failing Schools: What the Bureaucrats Won’t Tell You Oregon ranks near the bottom in K-12 education, despite spending more than ever. In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Sen. Daniel Bonham, Rep. Christine Drazan, Rep. Boomer Wright, and Alex Lopez break down what’s gone wrong: too much bureaucracy, too little accountability, and misplaced priorities.

From PERS costs eating school budgets to DEI programs with no measurable outcomes, this episode shows why Oregon’s education system is failing students — and what parents can do to fight back.

]]> Oregon ranks near the bottom in K-12 education, despite spending more than ever. In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Sen. Daniel Bonham, Rep. Christine Drazan, Rep. Boomer Wright, and Alex Lopez break down what’s gone wrong: too much bureaucracy, too little accountability, and misplaced priorities.

From PERS costs eating school budgets to DEI programs with no measurable outcomes, this episode shows why Oregon’s education system is failing students — and what parents can do to fight back.

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-17365783 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:00:00 -0400 4761 1 full false Oregon’s Dirty Laundry: Billions Wasted, No One Fired Oregon’s Dirty Laundry: Billions Wasted, No One Fired In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham, Mike McLane, and Bruce Starr, and Senate staffer Tanner Elliott expose Oregon’s “dirty laundry.” From the Capitol construction boondoggle to the Travel Oregon scandal, this conversation reveals just how far off track state spending has gone.

They cover billions in cost overruns, delays, scope creep, and leadership failures across key agencies like ODOT, ODF, and the Governor’s office. If you've ever wondered where your tax dollars are going—and why Oregon can’t seem to build anything on time or on budget—this episode has answers.

]]> In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham, Mike McLane, and Bruce Starr, and Senate staffer Tanner Elliott expose Oregon’s “dirty laundry.” From the Capitol construction boondoggle to the Travel Oregon scandal, this conversation reveals just how far off track state spending has gone.

They cover billions in cost overruns, delays, scope creep, and leadership failures across key agencies like ODOT, ODF, and the Governor’s office. If you've ever wondered where your tax dollars are going—and why Oregon can’t seem to build anything on time or on budget—this episode has answers.

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-17359268 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -0400 4067 1 full false The True Cost of Oregon’s Immigration Policies The True Cost of Oregon’s Immigration Policies Senators Mike McLane and Daniel Bonham join Rep. Werner Reschke and analyst Alex Lopez for a candid look at Oregon's rising expenditures on undocumented immigrants. With Healthier Oregon and housing grants taking a major chunk of the budget, they ask: Are the state’s priorities out of balance?

From ICE controversy to legislative process breakdowns, this episode challenges listeners to rethink how Oregon allocates taxpayer dollars—and whether it’s time to demand a different approach.

]]> Senators Mike McLane and Daniel Bonham join Rep. Werner Reschke and analyst Alex Lopez for a candid look at Oregon's rising expenditures on undocumented immigrants. With Healthier Oregon and housing grants taking a major chunk of the budget, they ask: Are the state’s priorities out of balance?

From ICE controversy to legislative process breakdowns, this episode challenges listeners to rethink how Oregon allocates taxpayer dollars—and whether it’s time to demand a different approach.

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-17331176 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400 4949 1 full false Portland’s Doom Loop: Can Oregon’s Engine Be Restarted? Portland’s Doom Loop: Can Oregon’s Engine Be Restarted? Portland's economic decline is more than a headline—it's a cycle of policy failure and population loss that threatens the entire state. In this episode, Senators Daniel Bonham and Mike McLane unpack the data behind the “doom loop” and examine whether Oregon's largest city can pull itself out before it's too late. With insights from Dr. Michael Wilkerson’s presentation to the Senate, they explore how taxes, crime, regulation, and bad governance are driving residents and businesses away. A must-listen for anyone concerned about Oregon’s future.

]]> Portland's economic decline is more than a headline—it's a cycle of policy failure and population loss that threatens the entire state. In this episode, Senators Daniel Bonham and Mike McLane unpack the data behind the “doom loop” and examine whether Oregon's largest city can pull itself out before it's too late. With insights from Dr. Michael Wilkerson’s presentation to the Senate, they explore how taxes, crime, regulation, and bad governance are driving residents and businesses away. A must-listen for anyone concerned about Oregon’s future.

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-17306396 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400 4721 1 full false Oregon’s Crisis of Compassion: Addiction, Homelessness, and Government Failure Oregon’s Crisis of Compassion: Addiction, Homelessness, and Government Failure Oregon has poured billions into tackling addiction and homelessness, but what do we have to show for it? In this episode, Senator Mike McLane is joined by Representative Darcy Edwards for a brutally honest discussion about where Oregon’s policies are failing, why “low-barrier” services don’t work, and how personal experience is shaping better solutions. With data, lived stories, and budget breakdowns, this is an unflinching look at Oregon’s crisis of compassion.

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]]> Oregon has poured billions into tackling addiction and homelessness, but what do we have to show for it? In this episode, Senator Mike McLane is joined by Representative Darcy Edwards for a brutally honest discussion about where Oregon’s policies are failing, why “low-barrier” services don’t work, and how personal experience is shaping better solutions. With data, lived stories, and budget breakdowns, this is an unflinching look at Oregon’s crisis of compassion.

https://oregondoge.com/

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-17305683 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400 4980 1 full false Sanctuary Chaos: Crime, Cartels & Oregon’s Public Safety Crisis Sanctuary Chaos: Crime, Cartels & Oregon’s Public Safety Crisis Oregon ranks near the bottom for law enforcement, yet crime is soaring and cartels are thriving. In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Rep. Jeff Helfrich, Rep. Alex Skarlatos, and Sen. Kim Thatcher discuss the consequences of Oregon’s soft-on-crime policies, sanctuary laws, and failures in public safety investment.

Topics include:

  • Oregon’s police shortage and cartel surge
  • Illegal marijuana operations and drug busts
  • Clemency and parole failures under Gov. Kate Brown
  • Why TriMet is unsafe — and overfunded
  • A roadmap for real reform

If you care about public safety, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.

]]> Oregon ranks near the bottom for law enforcement, yet crime is soaring and cartels are thriving. In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Rep. Jeff Helfrich, Rep. Alex Skarlatos, and Sen. Kim Thatcher discuss the consequences of Oregon’s soft-on-crime policies, sanctuary laws, and failures in public safety investment.

Topics include:

  • Oregon’s police shortage and cartel surge
  • Illegal marijuana operations and drug busts
  • Clemency and parole failures under Gov. Kate Brown
  • Why TriMet is unsafe — and overfunded
  • A roadmap for real reform

If you care about public safety, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-17289205 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0400 3704 1 full false The Budget Game: How Oregon Grows Government — Then Cries Broke The Budget Game: How Oregon Grows Government — Then Cries Broke In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham, Mike McLane, and Rep. Werner Reschke break down the May 2025 economic forecast and expose the game being played in Salem.

Despite record tax revenue and a doubling of the general fund over the last decade, Oregon’s majority party claims budget “shortfalls” and blames Trump tariffs. But the data — and the truth — tell a different story.

This episode tackles media bias, mission creep, skyrocketing taxes, and what really caused Oregon to fall behind. If you’re tired of excuses and ready for accountability, this is a must-listen.


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]]> In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham, Mike McLane, and Rep. Werner Reschke break down the May 2025 economic forecast and expose the game being played in Salem.

Despite record tax revenue and a doubling of the general fund over the last decade, Oregon’s majority party claims budget “shortfalls” and blames Trump tariffs. But the data — and the truth — tell a different story.

This episode tackles media bias, mission creep, skyrocketing taxes, and what really caused Oregon to fall behind. If you’re tired of excuses and ready for accountability, this is a must-listen.


https://oregondoge.com/the-budget-game/

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-17283833 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 20:00:00 -0400 4166 1 full false The Swamp in Salem: How Oregon’s Government Avoids Accountability The Swamp in Salem: How Oregon’s Government Avoids Accountability This Oregon D.O.G.E. episode is a behind-the-scenes exposé on how laws are made — and twisted — in Salem. Senators Daniel Bonham, David Brock Smith, and Mike McLane reveal how placeholder bills, gut-and-stuff amendments, and quiet conflicts of interest dominate the state Capitol. From billions in untracked spending to sanctuary state fallout and legislative hypocrisy, this episode explains why Oregon's government feels so broken — and what it will take to fix it.

]]> This Oregon D.O.G.E. episode is a behind-the-scenes exposé on how laws are made — and twisted — in Salem. Senators Daniel Bonham, David Brock Smith, and Mike McLane reveal how placeholder bills, gut-and-stuff amendments, and quiet conflicts of interest dominate the state Capitol. From billions in untracked spending to sanctuary state fallout and legislative hypocrisy, this episode explains why Oregon's government feels so broken — and what it will take to fix it.

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-17232275 Tue, 27 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400 4626 1 full false Oregon’s Housing Crisis: What the State Isn’t Telling You Oregon’s Housing Crisis: What the State Isn’t Telling You Oregon spends billions on housing — yet it’s ranked #1 in family homelessness and 45th in affordability. In this episode, Sen. Bruce Starr, Sen. Dick Anderson, and Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson expose the state policies making housing worse, not better.

From rigid land-use laws and red tape to costly prevailing wage mandates, they break down why Oregon can’t build — and what reforms are needed to get out of the crisis. If you care about home ownership, affordability, or urban growth policy, this is a must-listen.


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]]> Oregon spends billions on housing — yet it’s ranked #1 in family homelessness and 45th in affordability. In this episode, Sen. Bruce Starr, Sen. Dick Anderson, and Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson expose the state policies making housing worse, not better.

From rigid land-use laws and red tape to costly prevailing wage mandates, they break down why Oregon can’t build — and what reforms are needed to get out of the crisis. If you care about home ownership, affordability, or urban growth policy, this is a must-listen.


https://oregondoge.com/

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-17197127 Tue, 20 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 2287 1 full false ODFW Under Fire: Wolves, Cougars, and the Cost of Mismanagement ODFW Under Fire: Wolves, Cougars, and the Cost of Mismanagement In this hard-hitting episode, Senator Todd Nash and Rep. Jeff Helfrich join host Senator Mike McLane to challenge the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s policies, budget, and growing disconnect from rural Oregon. From personal wolf attacks on cattle to ballooning DEI spending, this episode exposes what happens when bureaucrats manage wildlife from Portland and ranchers are left paying the price. If you care about hunting, fishing, land use, or rural survival, don’t miss this episode. 


https://oregondoge.com/

]]> In this hard-hitting episode, Senator Todd Nash and Rep. Jeff Helfrich join host Senator Mike McLane to challenge the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s policies, budget, and growing disconnect from rural Oregon. From personal wolf attacks on cattle to ballooning DEI spending, this episode exposes what happens when bureaucrats manage wildlife from Portland and ranchers are left paying the price. If you care about hunting, fishing, land use, or rural survival, don’t miss this episode. 


https://oregondoge.com/

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-17196942 Tue, 20 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 5301 1 full false Dorchester Day 2: Parents, Patriots & the Blueprint to Reclaim Oregon Dorchester Day 2: Parents, Patriots & the Blueprint to Reclaim Oregon Dorchester Day 2 captures the heart of Oregon’s conservative resurgence. From school board moms to Turning Point campus warriors, Sen. Daniel Bonham and Sen. Mike McLane sit down with everyday Oregonians leading the fight to reclaim their communities.

This episode features stories of courage, organizing, and rising stars who are changing Oregon one voice, one vote, and one local campaign at a time.

https://oregondoge.com/

]]> Dorchester Day 2 captures the heart of Oregon’s conservative resurgence. From school board moms to Turning Point campus warriors, Sen. Daniel Bonham and Sen. Mike McLane sit down with everyday Oregonians leading the fight to reclaim their communities.

This episode features stories of courage, organizing, and rising stars who are changing Oregon one voice, one vote, and one local campaign at a time.

https://oregondoge.com/

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-17154683 Tue, 13 May 2025 18:00:00 -0400 5236 full false Dorchester 2025: Uniting Oregon’s Conservatives for Change Dorchester 2025: Uniting Oregon’s Conservatives for Change In this special episode, the Oregon D.O.G.E. podcast heads to the legendary Dorchester Conference in Welch’s, Oregon. Host Sen. Mike McLane and guests from every corner of Oregon’s conservative movement dive into what’s working, what’s broken, and what comes next.

From state senators and GOP national committee members to grassroots organizers and pro-life leaders, this episode captures the energy, frustration, and strategy of Oregon’s Republicans as they seek to take back control of their state’s future.

]]> In this special episode, the Oregon D.O.G.E. podcast heads to the legendary Dorchester Conference in Welch’s, Oregon. Host Sen. Mike McLane and guests from every corner of Oregon’s conservative movement dive into what’s working, what’s broken, and what comes next.

From state senators and GOP national committee members to grassroots organizers and pro-life leaders, this episode captures the energy, frustration, and strategy of Oregon’s Republicans as they seek to take back control of their state’s future.

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-17147188 Tue, 13 May 2025 17:00:00 -0400 6020 1 full false The Beginning of the End of Ag? Farmers Push Back Against Oregon Policy Overreach The Beginning of the End of Ag? Farmers Push Back Against Oregon Policy Overreach Senator Daniel Bonham sits down with Representative Anna Scharf and Senator Diane Linthicum to explore the growing crisis in Oregon agriculture. From labor laws and regulatory overreach to shrinking farmland and struggling farmers, this episode digs deep into the policies that are reshaping (and arguably dismantling) the state’s farming industry. If you care about local food, family farms, or economic sustainability, tune in. This conversation gets to the root of Oregon’s ag problems. 

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]]> Senator Daniel Bonham sits down with Representative Anna Scharf and Senator Diane Linthicum to explore the growing crisis in Oregon agriculture. From labor laws and regulatory overreach to shrinking farmland and struggling farmers, this episode digs deep into the policies that are reshaping (and arguably dismantling) the state’s farming industry. If you care about local food, family farms, or economic sustainability, tune in. This conversation gets to the root of Oregon’s ag problems. 

https://oregondoge.com/

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-17066008 Tue, 06 May 2025 16:00:00 -0400 4614 1 full false Oregon Youth Authority: $550M, Scandals, and Zero Accountability? Oregon Youth Authority: $550M, Scandals, and Zero Accountability? Is Oregon’s youth justice system protecting anyone?

In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Sen. Mike McLane, Rep. Jeff Helfrich, and Mack Smith examine the collapse of the Oregon Youth Authority. With 3,000+ ignored abuse complaints, DEI-influenced hiring gone wrong, and a $51 million lawsuit pending, the system meant to protect vulnerable kids is now under fire from all sides.

Topics covered:

  • How DEI duties took precedence over abuse investigations
  • Internal concerns ignored for years
  • A director fired too late—and accountability still lacking
  • Oregon’s lack of independent investigative oversight
  • $550M in funding—and almost no transparency

🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform or visit oregondoge.com

]]> Is Oregon’s youth justice system protecting anyone?

In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Sen. Mike McLane, Rep. Jeff Helfrich, and Mack Smith examine the collapse of the Oregon Youth Authority. With 3,000+ ignored abuse complaints, DEI-influenced hiring gone wrong, and a $51 million lawsuit pending, the system meant to protect vulnerable kids is now under fire from all sides.

Topics covered:

  • How DEI duties took precedence over abuse investigations
  • Internal concerns ignored for years
  • A director fired too late—and accountability still lacking
  • Oregon’s lack of independent investigative oversight
  • $550M in funding—and almost no transparency

🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform or visit oregondoge.com

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-17025141 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 3193 full false $22 Billion, 11,000 Employees… Still Ranked Last in Mental Health? $22 Billion, 11,000 Employees… Still Ranked Last in Mental Health? Oregon’s Department of Human Services (DHS) now commands over $22 billion every two years. But with that size comes dysfunction.

In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., host Senator Daniel Bonham is joined by Senator Diane Linthicum, Rep. Ed Diehl, and analyst Alex Lopez to examine whether DHS is still serving Oregonians—or just expanding itself.

🎯 Topics covered:

  • 14.2% budget increase while rural Oregon is still ignored
  • 62,000 pages of regulation confusing providers and families
  • Millions in DEI spending, lawsuits, and leadership bloat
  • A billion spent on non-citizen coverage, while veterans wait
  • $155M unionization effort with zero added caregivers
  • A foster care system failing kids while spending skyrockets

Lawmakers ask: Is this about people—or policy gone rogue?

🎧 Full episode + links at oregondoge.com

]]> Oregon’s Department of Human Services (DHS) now commands over $22 billion every two years. But with that size comes dysfunction.

In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., host Senator Daniel Bonham is joined by Senator Diane Linthicum, Rep. Ed Diehl, and analyst Alex Lopez to examine whether DHS is still serving Oregonians—or just expanding itself.

🎯 Topics covered:

  • 14.2% budget increase while rural Oregon is still ignored
  • 62,000 pages of regulation confusing providers and families
  • Millions in DEI spending, lawsuits, and leadership bloat
  • A billion spent on non-citizen coverage, while veterans wait
  • $155M unionization effort with zero added caregivers
  • A foster care system failing kids while spending skyrockets

Lawmakers ask: Is this about people—or policy gone rogue?

🎧 Full episode + links at oregondoge.com

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-17024940 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 3879 full false What Is DEQ Actually Doing? Rules, Lawsuits, and the Climate Cash Grab What Is DEQ Actually Doing? Rules, Lawsuits, and the Climate Cash Grab In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., lawmakers dig into one of Oregon’s most powerful and controversial agencies: the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

Senator Daniel Bonham, Rep. Greg Smith, and Senator David Brock Smith walk through:

  • DEQ’s $800M+ budget, with 42% based on regulatory fees
  • 8,200+ pages of rules, many created without legislative approval
  • A federal DEI lawsuit that could cost Oregon millions
  • How DEQ’s policies drive up energy, construction, and consumer costs
  • Oregon’s Climate Protection Program, and the nonprofit funneling climate money with ties to political activism

Whether it’s zero-emission mandates, shrinking business incentives, or runaway bureaucracy, lawmakers ask: Who’s holding DEQ accountable?

🎧 Listen now and learn more at oregondoge.com

]]> In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., lawmakers dig into one of Oregon’s most powerful and controversial agencies: the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

Senator Daniel Bonham, Rep. Greg Smith, and Senator David Brock Smith walk through:

  • DEQ’s $800M+ budget, with 42% based on regulatory fees
  • 8,200+ pages of rules, many created without legislative approval
  • A federal DEI lawsuit that could cost Oregon millions
  • How DEQ’s policies drive up energy, construction, and consumer costs
  • Oregon’s Climate Protection Program, and the nonprofit funneling climate money with ties to political activism

Whether it’s zero-emission mandates, shrinking business incentives, or runaway bureaucracy, lawmakers ask: Who’s holding DEQ accountable?

🎧 Listen now and learn more at oregondoge.com

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-16989393 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -0400 4690 full false Meet the Senators: Real Talk, Real Lives, and the Fight for Oregon's Future Meet the Senators: Real Talk, Real Lives, and the Fight for Oregon's Future In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., host Sen. Daniel Bonham sits down with fellow Republican lawmakers from across the state for a candid conversation about their lives, values, and legislative goals.

Guests include:

  • Sen. Diane Linthicum
  • Sen. Todd Nash
  • Sen. Noah Robinson
  • Sen. David Brock Smith
  • Sen. Mike McLane
  • Sen. Bruce Starr

Topics covered:

  • Why these senators stepped into public service
  • The emotional toll of leadership and personal loss
  • Budget battles, regulatory overreach, and federal funding cliffs
  • Portland’s decline, rural Oregon’s frustrations, and what comes next

Whether you’re tuned in for policy or personality, this episode will give you a deeper understanding of the people trying to move Oregon forward.

🎧 Listen now at oregondoge.com

]]> In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., host Sen. Daniel Bonham sits down with fellow Republican lawmakers from across the state for a candid conversation about their lives, values, and legislative goals.

Guests include:

  • Sen. Diane Linthicum
  • Sen. Todd Nash
  • Sen. Noah Robinson
  • Sen. David Brock Smith
  • Sen. Mike McLane
  • Sen. Bruce Starr

Topics covered:

  • Why these senators stepped into public service
  • The emotional toll of leadership and personal loss
  • Budget battles, regulatory overreach, and federal funding cliffs
  • Portland’s decline, rural Oregon’s frustrations, and what comes next

Whether you’re tuned in for policy or personality, this episode will give you a deeper understanding of the people trying to move Oregon forward.

🎧 Listen now at oregondoge.com

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-16986323 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -0400 5822 1 full false Is OHA Out of Control? Budget Surges, Mismanagement & Healthcare Consequences Is OHA Out of Control? Budget Surges, Mismanagement & Healthcare Consequences Is Oregon’s healthcare system helping people, or just burning cash?

In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., we dive into the Oregon Health Authority’s surging $39B budget, bureaucratic bloat, and scandals involving misused mental health grants, stalled patient care, and lawsuits from counties.

Topics include:

  • A $1B program for undocumented care
  • OHA’s 256-person, $55M Equity Division
  • Patients are being asked for $4K upfront despite having insurance
  • Why Oregon ranks last in hospital beds per capita
  • Nurses paid top-3 nationwide—but staffing remains blocked
  • State and county lawsuits over addiction funding

With guests Senator Suzanne Weber and Rep. Ed Diehl, this episode is a wake-up call about transparency, priorities, and the future of healthcare in Oregon.

🎧 Listen now and explore more at oregondoge.com

]]> Is Oregon’s healthcare system helping people, or just burning cash?

In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., we dive into the Oregon Health Authority’s surging $39B budget, bureaucratic bloat, and scandals involving misused mental health grants, stalled patient care, and lawsuits from counties.

Topics include:

  • A $1B program for undocumented care
  • OHA’s 256-person, $55M Equity Division
  • Patients are being asked for $4K upfront despite having insurance
  • Why Oregon ranks last in hospital beds per capita
  • Nurses paid top-3 nationwide—but staffing remains blocked
  • State and county lawsuits over addiction funding

With guests Senator Suzanne Weber and Rep. Ed Diehl, this episode is a wake-up call about transparency, priorities, and the future of healthcare in Oregon.

🎧 Listen now and explore more at oregondoge.com

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-16978381 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:00:00 -0400 3689 1 full false Is BOLI Doing Its Job? Budget Hikes, Backlogs & Bureaucracy in Oregon Is BOLI Doing Its Job? Budget Hikes, Backlogs & Bureaucracy in Oregon In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham and Mike McLane tackle the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI), one of Oregon’s most powerful and expensive state agencies. With ballooning budgets, case backlogs, and rising controversy, lawmakers ask: Is BOLI serving Oregonians or just expanding? We also dive into the political and financial implications of prevailing wage laws, nonprofit housing projects, and policy-driven cost increases that are pushing young Oregonians out of the state. Tune in for straight talk on accountability, affordability, and the future of public agencies in Oregon.

]]> In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham and Mike McLane tackle the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI), one of Oregon’s most powerful and expensive state agencies. With ballooning budgets, case backlogs, and rising controversy, lawmakers ask: Is BOLI serving Oregonians or just expanding? We also dive into the political and financial implications of prevailing wage laws, nonprofit housing projects, and policy-driven cost increases that are pushing young Oregonians out of the state. Tune in for straight talk on accountability, affordability, and the future of public agencies in Oregon.

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-16934984 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:00:00 -0400 2775 1 full false ODOT’s Budget Crisis: Roads Are Failing, But the Spending Keeps Growing ODOT’s Budget Crisis: Roads Are Failing, But the Spending Keeps Growing Oregon’s roads are failing—but the Department of Transportation says they need more money. In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham and Bruce Starr and Representative Shelly Boshart Davis expose the truth behind ODOT’s $6 billion budget, the $1.1 billion “forecasting error” that went unnoticed for months, and how mission creep and wasteful priorities are breaking the system.

We talk snowplow shortages, ADA ramp cost overruns, “curb cuts to nowhere,” and the billions being funneled into non-core programs like DEI and bike lanes—while the roads fall apart.

It’s a must-hear conversation for anyone who’s ever asked: What is government really supposed to do with my taxes?

🎧 theoregondoge.com/podcast

]]> Oregon’s roads are failing—but the Department of Transportation says they need more money. In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham and Bruce Starr and Representative Shelly Boshart Davis expose the truth behind ODOT’s $6 billion budget, the $1.1 billion “forecasting error” that went unnoticed for months, and how mission creep and wasteful priorities are breaking the system.

We talk snowplow shortages, ADA ramp cost overruns, “curb cuts to nowhere,” and the billions being funneled into non-core programs like DEI and bike lanes—while the roads fall apart.

It’s a must-hear conversation for anyone who’s ever asked: What is government really supposed to do with my taxes?

🎧 theoregondoge.com/podcast

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-16894092 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 4740 1 full false Oregon’s Charity Care Law: Is It Actually Working? Oregon’s Charity Care Law: Is It Actually Working? Oregon passed bold legislation to ensure hospitals provide financial assistance to low-income patients. But is it working?

In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senator Mike McLane and Representative Jeff Helfrich talk with Dollar For founder Jared Walker and actor/director Joel David Moore about Oregon’s charity care laws, the impact of hospital bureaucracy, and the role nonprofits play in holding the system accountable.

Discover how Dollar For is helping Oregonians access financial aid, why hospitals resist implementation, and how this model could reduce medical debt nationwide.

https://dollarfor.org/


🎧 Stream the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and at theoregondoge.com

]]> Oregon passed bold legislation to ensure hospitals provide financial assistance to low-income patients. But is it working?

In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senator Mike McLane and Representative Jeff Helfrich talk with Dollar For founder Jared Walker and actor/director Joel David Moore about Oregon’s charity care laws, the impact of hospital bureaucracy, and the role nonprofits play in holding the system accountable.

Discover how Dollar For is helping Oregonians access financial aid, why hospitals resist implementation, and how this model could reduce medical debt nationwide.

https://dollarfor.org/


🎧 Stream the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and at theoregondoge.com

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-16893138 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 2336 1 full false Oregon’s $140 Billion Budget: Where Your Money Really Goes Oregon’s $140 Billion Budget: Where Your Money Really Goes In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham, Mike McLane, and David Brock Smith break down Oregon’s staggering $140 billion budget. With Health and Human Services taking up 45% of state spending, and new fees and taxes expanding under agency rulemaking, the episode asks: Is this sustainable?

They also rank Oregon’s performance in education, affordability, and federal dependency, and spotlight how taxpayer money is often diverted to questionable programs with little oversight.

This is a must-listen for Oregonians who want transparency, efficiency, and accountability in their state government.

🎧 Stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or at theoregondoge.com

]]> In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham, Mike McLane, and David Brock Smith break down Oregon’s staggering $140 billion budget. With Health and Human Services taking up 45% of state spending, and new fees and taxes expanding under agency rulemaking, the episode asks: Is this sustainable?

They also rank Oregon’s performance in education, affordability, and federal dependency, and spotlight how taxpayer money is often diverted to questionable programs with little oversight.

This is a must-listen for Oregonians who want transparency, efficiency, and accountability in their state government.

🎧 Stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or at theoregondoge.com

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-16867015 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0400 4694 1 full false Oregon’s Tax Avalanche: Hidden Fees, Income Tax & Why the Kicker Matters Oregon’s Tax Avalanche: Hidden Fees, Income Tax & Why the Kicker Matters Oregon’s tax burden isn’t just about income tax. In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham and Mike McLane join Representative Greg Smith for a candid, eye-opening discussion on the hidden taxes and fees driving up the cost of living in Oregon.

From property and estate taxes to the controversial corporate activity tax, paddleboard fees, and the threat to Oregon’s Kicker refund, they explore how layer upon layer of taxation is hurting working families, small businesses, and rural communities.

Learn how Oregon compares nationally, why some businesses and retirees are leaving the state, and what lawmakers can do to restore balance and accountability.

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & more.

📍 For more info: theoregondoge.com

]]> Oregon’s tax burden isn’t just about income tax. In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham and Mike McLane join Representative Greg Smith for a candid, eye-opening discussion on the hidden taxes and fees driving up the cost of living in Oregon.

From property and estate taxes to the controversial corporate activity tax, paddleboard fees, and the threat to Oregon’s Kicker refund, they explore how layer upon layer of taxation is hurting working families, small businesses, and rural communities.

Learn how Oregon compares nationally, why some businesses and retirees are leaving the state, and what lawmakers can do to restore balance and accountability.

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & more.

📍 For more info: theoregondoge.com

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-16866858 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0400 5708 1 full false Oregon’s Administrative State: 40,000+ Rules & Growing Oregon’s Administrative State: 40,000+ Rules & Growing In Episode 2 of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senator Mike McLane, Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham, and House Republican Leader Christine Drazan expose the unchecked power of Oregon’s administrative state. With over 40,000 rules now outpacing the number of state laws, unelected agencies are creating costly regulations that impact Oregonians without direct legislative oversight.

From hidden fees and taxes to overreaching mandates from agencies like DEQ and OSHA, this episode breaks down how government bloat is driving up costs and limiting economic freedom.

Subscribe to Oregon D.O.G.E. to stay informed on Oregon’s biggest policy battles.

]]> In Episode 2 of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senator Mike McLane, Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham, and House Republican Leader Christine Drazan expose the unchecked power of Oregon’s administrative state. With over 40,000 rules now outpacing the number of state laws, unelected agencies are creating costly regulations that impact Oregonians without direct legislative oversight.

From hidden fees and taxes to overreaching mandates from agencies like DEQ and OSHA, this episode breaks down how government bloat is driving up costs and limiting economic freedom.

Subscribe to Oregon D.O.G.E. to stay informed on Oregon’s biggest policy battles.

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-16815862 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0400 3933 1 2 full false Oregon’s Budget Reckoning: Debt, Spending & What’s Next Oregon’s Budget Reckoning: Debt, Spending & What’s Next In the debut episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., host Senator Mike McLane sits down with Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham and House Republican Leader Christine Drazan to break down Oregon’s budget crisis. With a $36 trillion national debt and Oregon’s heavy reliance on federal funding, what happens when that money starts to dry up?

This episode covers wasteful spending, increasing taxes, and the growing financial challenges facing the state. The conversation highlights how government inefficiency is leading Oregon toward a budget reckoning—and what can be done to fix it.

📢 Topics Covered:

  • Oregon’s expanding budget and reliance on federal dollars
  • The national debt crisis and its impact on state funding
  • Examples of wasteful spending, like the $1 million Bias Hotline
  • How excessive spending could lead to higher taxes for Oregonians
  • The need for government efficiency and fiscal responsibility

🎙 Subscribe to Oregon D.O.G.E. on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and more. Stay informed on how government policies impact Oregonians and what can be done to ensure a financially sustainable future.

Visit www.OregonDOGE.com for more information.

]]> In the debut episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., host Senator Mike McLane sits down with Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham and House Republican Leader Christine Drazan to break down Oregon’s budget crisis. With a $36 trillion national debt and Oregon’s heavy reliance on federal funding, what happens when that money starts to dry up?

This episode covers wasteful spending, increasing taxes, and the growing financial challenges facing the state. The conversation highlights how government inefficiency is leading Oregon toward a budget reckoning—and what can be done to fix it.

📢 Topics Covered:

  • Oregon’s expanding budget and reliance on federal dollars
  • The national debt crisis and its impact on state funding
  • Examples of wasteful spending, like the $1 million Bias Hotline
  • How excessive spending could lead to higher taxes for Oregonians
  • The need for government efficiency and fiscal responsibility

🎙 Subscribe to Oregon D.O.G.E. on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and more. Stay informed on how government policies impact Oregonians and what can be done to ensure a financially sustainable future.

Visit www.OregonDOGE.com for more information.

]]> Oregon D.O.G.E. Buzzsprout-16812296 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0400 4367 1 1 full false