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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
Read more about the article The Reality About Voter Turnout in Josephine County
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The Reality About Voter Turnout in Josephine County

I put together some numbers to illustrate a point. Some time ago, a few people argued that the Republican voter block in Josephine County was too small compared to the…

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June 18, 2025
Read more about the article The Community Deserves the Truth About the Homeless Lawsuit
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The Community Deserves the Truth About the Homeless Lawsuit

The community deserves to know the truth about how, why, and when the current homeless lawsuit began. This lawsuit originated under the previous administration, and regardless of what anyone claims,…

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June 14, 2025
Read more about the article Urgent Action Needed: SB 83 Wildfire Map Repeal at Risk
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Urgent Action Needed: SB 83 Wildfire Map Repeal at Risk

The Wildfire Map Repeal Bill, SB 83, is currently being held up in the legislature. With only about two weeks remaining before adjournment, time is running out. If SB 83…

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June 11, 2025
Read more about the article Vine Street Property Lease Secured Amidst Community Outcry: Questions Arise Over Funding and Public Input
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Vine Street Property Lease Secured Amidst Community Outcry: Questions Arise Over Funding and Public Input

At last night's Grants Pass City forum, if my understanding is correct, Jeromy from U-Turn for Christ announced they have secured the lease for the Vine Street property. This comes…

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June 10, 2025
Read more about the article Key Differences in The New Proposed Josephine County Charter
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Key Differences in The New Proposed Josephine County Charter

There are a couple of key differences in the newly proposed Josephine County Charter. First, the county would no longer be designated as an "agent of the state," but rather…

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June 9, 2025
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