On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter open with a look back at this day in history, remembering the passing of beloved actor and comedian John Candy in 1994, and the day Martha Stewart was released from prison in 2005.
The hosts then turn to developments in Oregon politics, including the confirmation that the legislative session’s Sine Die deadline is approaching. They also discuss reactions online to comments from Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read about the state’s vote-by-mail system and examine the broader conversation surrounding election confidence and turnout.
Other Oregon updates include news that the state’s largest teachers union will not endorse a candidate in the governor’s race, a lawsuit filed by Oregon Republicans over moving the gas tax vote to the May ballot, and legislative maneuvering surrounding HB 4145, which was significantly altered through amendment and now heads toward further votes.
National political headlines also make the show, including several Texas primary election outcomes, law enforcement updates tied to an incident at a Minnesota church, and discussion of energy prices as tensions involving Iran push gas prices upward.
The episode also touches on federal policy changes being discussed in Washington—from food labeling proposals aimed at ultra-processed foods to evolving work requirements tied to SNAP benefits.
A fast-moving program covering Oregon politics, national election developments, policy debates, and economic impacts—Newsmakers at Noon keeps listeners informed on the issues shaping the moment.
