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Politicians Just Took Away Utility Rate Vote for Three Cities

Politicians Just Took Away Utility Rate Vote for Three Cities

Published on: 04/07/2025

A bill passed in the 2025 Legislature has quietly stripped voters of their authority in three cities to approve utility rate increases, transferring that power directly to mayors and city councils.

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Oregon Senator David Brock Smith Faces Campaign Finance Violations Exposing Deeper Corruption

Oregon Senator David Brock Smith Faces Campaign Finance Violations Exposing Deeper Corruption

Published on: 04/07/2025

The Oregon Elections Division's recent decision against Senator David Brock Smith reveals a systematic pattern of political coercion that extends far beyond simple campaign finance violations.

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Your Tax Increase Just Funded Another Developer

Your Tax Increase Just Funded Another Developer

Published on: 04/07/2025

It is fascinating and disturbing to watch taxpayers vote for school levies, thinking they are...

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The Continuing Battle Over Management Philosophies on Oregon's Elliott Forest

The Continuing Battle Over Management Philosophies on Oregon's Elliott Forest

Published on: 04/07/2025

A forest stands silent while two futures compete for its destiny. Deep in Oregon's coastal range,...

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