Oregon spent an estimated $1.47B on services for undocumented immigrants in 2024, while saying there’s no money for roads, schools, or public safety. This highlight comes from the latest full episode of Oregon D.O.G.E. — watch on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

State forests were meant to fund local services — schools, hospitals, libraries. But policy shifts changed that. Lawmakers revisit the $1.1B fight.

Session's over, but the work isn’t. Oregon lawmakers promise new episodes this summer, highlighting key decisions, what was prioritized, and what was left behind.

From interns to legislative leadership, take a second walk through the Senate Republican office. Policy, planning, and a little humor—this is the team behind the work happening on the floor.

Meet the team behind the scenes. From comms to committees, these are the folks working every day to support the Senate Republican caucus—and we’re celebrating a new baby in the Bonham family!

Flags are symbols of dominion — but for many immigrants, waving the U.S. flag means embracing freedom and opportunity. There’s a big difference in why people come.

Lawmakers push to fund education for disabled veterans — and are told no. Meanwhile, other priorities get approved. Where are Oregon’s values?

Lawmakers ask: With rising budget burdens, why are disabled veterans told “no” while other agendas move forward? Oregonians deserve to know.

Oregon spends an estimated $320M each biennium to incarcerate noncitizens. Lawmakers ask: Are these the right priorities for taxpayer dollars?

If Oregon were a household in debt, would spending priorities look the same? Lawmakers urge a closer look before raising taxes.

A 5-cent bottle tax to fund wildfire suppression? Lawmakers ask why basic services aren’t funded first, and why Oregonians face new taxes.

As wildfires burn, lawmakers question why basic priorities aren’t funded first, and why Oregonians are being asked to give up their kicker.

From title fees to gas taxes to sales taxes, costs to drive in Oregon keep climbing. Lawmakers ask: When is enough enough?

During lockdowns, Oregon leaders enforced harsh pandemic restrictions—unless you were rioting in Portland. One rule for citizens. No rules for chaos. People noticed.

When businesses leave, revenue shrinks. Services collapse. Quality of life falls. More people leave. It’s the urban doom loop. Portland can still turn it around—but only with leadership that understands what drives growth (and what drives people away).

It used to be rare for Portland parents to say, “Stay close.” Now? Downtown family trips feel unsafe. If we’re going to invest in venues like a new baseball stadium, we must invest in public safety first.

Oregon needs Portland to succeed. It’s the state’s economic engine. But without addressing the real problems in leadership and governance, the whole state suffers. Republicans are ready to work across the aisle—if the left is willing to face hard truths.

Blazer games. Dinner on the waterfront. A downtown you wanted to visit. Portland used to be that city. Now? Shuttered businesses, looting, and fear. The memories inspire hope, but it will take real change to bring Portland back.

One law helped shut down Oregon’s mom-and-pop meth labs almost overnight. Hazmat calls dropped. Drug houses disappeared. Turns out, good policy can save lives.

“I’m just a mom who cares for her kid.” Oregon’s drug laws created a vacuum, and now people are coming here from all over the country to use. There’s no roadmap. No help. Just a crisis.

Bend and Central Oregon have seen an 89% rise in homelessness over five years. Two-thirds are unsheltered. 80% have been homeless for over a year. It’s lawless, and no one wants to take responsibility.