On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter welcome Jeff Reynolds, Senior Editor at Restoration-News.com, for a discussion covering state politics, national policy debates, and major headlines.
The show examines controversy surrounding Oregon’s proposed transportation tax referendum, including concerns about moving the vote to May after roughly 250,000 Oregonians signed petitions seeking a public vote. The conversation focuses on election timing, voter participation, and broader questions about political strategy and transparency.
The team also reviews a new report on abortion trends in the United States, particularly the growing role of medication abortion, and what those developments may mean for policy and public debate going forward.
International and urban policy topics follow, including a discussion of reported “15-minute city” planning initiatives in the U.K. and whether similar ideas could emerge in the U.S. The program also covers a jury ruling holding the City of Seattle liable for events during the 2020 CHAZ zone, exploring implications for public safety, municipal governance, and accountability.
Additional headlines include urban service challenges in major cities, reactions to political leadership, and a lighter viral story out of Florida involving frozen iguanas turned into tacos.
A fast-moving episode blending Oregon politics, national policy debates, public safety issues, and cultural headlines, Newsmakers at Noon continues to deliver perspective beyond the headlines.
