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Read more about the article The Strategy behind Recalling or Not Recalling Governor Kotek
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The Strategy behind Recalling or Not Recalling Governor Kotek

Bill Minnix filed a recall petition on Governor Kotek on 7/27/25;https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Pages/initiatives-referendums-referrals.aspx Download Recall Petition (PDF) Governor Kotek is up for reelection in 2026. If recalled she will be replaced by…

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July 29, 2025
Read more about the article Use Caution With Governor Kotek Recall
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Use Caution With Governor Kotek Recall

Bill Minnix has filed the petition papers for Governor Kotek recall. I was very excited when I first read his post about filing the recall petition papers – but in…

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July 28, 2025
Read more about the article Recall Commissioners Again: Focus Our Efforts on State-Level Change, Not Distraction
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Recall Commissioners Again: Focus Our Efforts on State-Level Change, Not Distraction

Oregon is facing some of the most pressing challenges in the nation, ranking near the bottom in areas such as drug addiction, homelessness, education, and taxation. These issues have reached…

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July 27, 2025
Read more about the article Preparedness Over Politics: A Community’s Guide to Fire Season
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Preparedness Over Politics: A Community’s Guide to Fire Season

In wildfire-prone areas, the beauty of nature often comes with serious risks. For those living in such regions, personal responsibility is not just wise it’s essential. One of the most…

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July 22, 2025
Read more about the article Oregon’s Fall Under Democratic Supermajority
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Oregon’s Fall Under Democratic Supermajority

Once celebrated for its natural beauty and pioneering spirit, Oregon now finds itself plagued by deep, worsening crises that no local lawmaker can fix as these are brought on by…

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July 15, 2025
Read more about the article A New Era for the Josephine County Republican Party: Chair Joseph Rice Brings Business and Political Experience
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A New Era for the Josephine County Republican Party: Chair Joseph Rice Brings Business and Political Experience

Joseph Rice was recently elected as the new Chair of the Josephine County Republican Party, ushering in a promising new chapter for local conservatives. Mr. Rice brings with him a…

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July 2, 2025
Read more about the article Support for Background Checks on Newly Approved Homeless Grant Applicants
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Support for Background Checks on Newly Approved Homeless Grant Applicants

In light of the newly approved $1.2 million “Addressing Homelessness Grant,” for Grants Pass Councilor Rob Pell’s recommendation to include criminal and financial background checks for key individuals in organizations…

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June 24, 2025
Read more about the article How Media Slant’s Stories to Their Preferred Outcomes
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How Media Slant’s Stories to Their Preferred Outcomes

Using AI like ChatGPT, I provided a few basic facts and asked it to write a news story based on those facts. Then, I asked it to rewrite the same…

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June 23, 2025
Read more about the article Bipartisan Concerns and Opposition Emerge Over the Homeless Shelter Proposal
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Bipartisan Concerns and Opposition Emerge Over the Homeless Shelter Proposal

Somewhat of a first in Josephine County, we’re witnessing a bipartisan objection to the current homeless shelter proposal, if I am reading the community correctly. I find this genuinely encouraging.…

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June 20, 2025
Read more about the article John West Vindicated Amid Bogus Ethics Complaints
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John West Vindicated Amid Bogus Ethics Complaints

As you may have recently read, Commissioner John West has had the final ethics complaint against him officially dismissed. In fact, every single complaint lodged against him has been thrown…

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June 19, 2025
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