Political Coffee 7-24-25: Drazan's OPED says ODOT budget hole can be filled without special session, Kotek demands massive new cost of living raising tax increases, ODOT #1 lie, PA's dirty voter rolls are like OR's, Golf Force One, EU trade deal

Political Coffee with Jeff Kropf · Jul 25, 2025 · 40m

Drazan makes the case that there’s no need for a special session as emergency funds can fill the gap. Does that mean R’s aren’t going to show up? https://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2025/07/opinion-use-emergency-funding-account-to-prevent-odot-layoffs.html

Kotek still wants a massive cost of living increase in a watered down transportation tax increase. https://kobi5.com/news/top-stories/governor-kotek-outlines-plan-for-special-session-280082/

ODOT #1 lie debunked: https://oregoncatalyst.com/89664-odot-big-fib-1-debunked.html

PA’s dirty voter rolls are the same as Oregon’s has been for…