🗳️ Ballots are in the mail! Oregonians have until May 19th to vote—and remember, you do NOT need to be affiliated with a party to weigh in on the gas tax. Bottom line: no excuses—get out and vote.
📊 We touched on the latest Hoffman Research poll in the Oregon governor’s race, as the field continues to take shape heading into the primary.
⚖️ A major legal shift: in a 6–3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s congressional map, ruling it an unconstitutional racial gerrymander—setting off immediate discussion about what this could mean for redistricting battles nationwide.
🏛️ Back home, Portland Public Schools is facing a $56 million budget deficit, with hundreds of layoffs proposed—and even larger shortfalls projected in the coming years.
🔥 The show also covered a series of high-profile political and cultural moments:
- Updates on the Savannah Hernandez case and what potential federal action could signal going forward
- Heated exchanges in Washington, including confrontations involving EPA leadership and members of Congress
- A viral moment involving Texas Congressman Brandon Gill that sparked strong reactions online
- Late-night television and political commentary continue to collide in the public arena
🌎 International and national optics came into play as King Charles received a standing ovation from Congress, adding another layer to ongoing debates about symbolism and political messaging.
🐝 And a lighter note: First Lady Melania Trump unveiled a new beehive on the South Lawn—a small but interesting addition to the White House grounds.
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