Oregon Discussion

In this episode of Oregon Discussion, Mike McLane and Shelly Boshart-Davis are joined by Justin Brecht to examine Oregon’s statewide audit and what it reveals about agency accounting, federal compliance, and government accountability. The conversation highlights hundreds of millions of dollars in accounting errors, weaknesses in financial controls, and the need for stronger oversight of taxpayer m...

In this episode of Oregon Discussion, Mike McLane and Shelly Boshart-Davis are joined by Christine Drazan for a detailed conversation on Oregon’s education crisis. They discuss low reading and math scores, chronic absenteeism, weakened graduation standards, classroom disruption, screen time, and why Oregon’s next governor will also play a direct role as superintendent of public instruction. Guest:...

Could Oregon’s IP 28 fundamentally change hunting, fishing, ranching, and animal agriculture in the state?  In this episode of Oregon Discussion, Mike McLane and Shelly Boshart-Davis sit down with Lauren Kuenzi from the Oregon Farm Bureau to break down Initiative Petition 28, also known as the “PEACE Act.” The conversation covers what the measure would actually do, how it changes Oregon’s animal c...

Recorded live at the Dorchester Conference in Welches, Oregon, this special long-form episode of Oregon Discussion features conversations with leaders, candidates, grassroots advocates, staff, authors, business voices, and young conservatives from across the state. This is not a normal episode. It is a full Dorchester special — a 6+ hour collection of conversations about Oregon’s future, the polic...

This episode of Oregon Discussion examines Oregon’s Corporate Activity Tax and the Student Success Act. Lawmakers discuss education funding, business impacts, and whether increased spending has led to better results for students and communities. Website ⁠https://oregondoge.com⁠ X ⁠https://x.com/TheOregonDOGE⁠ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theoregondoge/⁠ Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/p...

Mike McLane and Shelly Boshart-Davis are joined by Angela Wilhelms of Oregon Business & Industry to discuss Oregon’s declining business climate, rising regulatory burden, and the policy choices shaping the state’s economy. This episode looks at jobs, taxes, spending, competitiveness, and what it would take to get Oregon back on track. Website https://oregondoge.com Follow Oregon D.O.G.E. X htt...

This episode of Oregon D.O.G.E. focuses on public safety challenges across the state, including declining state police staffing, homelessness policy, and controversial legislation in Salem. Lawmakers discuss how these issues are impacting communities, businesses, and the future direction of Oregon policy. Website https://oregondoge.com Follow Oregon D.O.G.E. X https://x.com/TheOregonDOGE Instagram...

Oregon ranks top-10 in education spending — but near the bottom in outcomes. In this episode, Senator Mike McLane, Representative Shelly Boshart Davis, and former State Representative Tracy Kramer examine why Oregon’s education system continues to fail students, sideline parents, and grow bureaucracy instead of improving results. From suspended graduation standards to rising absenteeism and admini...

Oregon’s Interstate Bridge replacement has surged to $13.6 billion — without expanding vehicle capacity. In this episode, lawmakers and industry experts examine the cost escalation, political gridlock, and economic risks of continued delay. Is leadership the missing ingredient? Website → ⁠https://oregondoge.com⁠ X → ⁠https://x.com/TheOregonDOGE⁠ Facebook → ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=...

Investigative journalist Jeff Eager joins Senator Mike McLane and Representative Shelly Boshart Davis to expose disturbing Medicaid allegations involving Oregon Health Plan reimbursements, criminal gang ties, and a lack of transparency from state agencies. This episode examines how millions of taxpayer dollars can move through Oregon’s Medicaid system with little oversight — and why accountability...

Senator Mike McLane, Representative Shelly Boshart Davis, and Alex Lopez walk through Oregon’s fourth-quarter revenue forecast and the shocking budget-cut proposals coming from state agencies. From manufacturing job losses to population decline, FFA cuts, prison closure plans, and DEI programs protected while cybersecurity is slashed — this episode exposes the state’s real priorities and why Orego...

Representative Shelly Boshart Davis hosts Senator Christine Drazan and Representative Lucetta Elmer for a deep dive into Oregon’s affordability crisis. They break down the state’s collapsing housing production, burdensome regulations, tax hikes, business flight, and the “disconnect” proposal that could raise taxes on tips and overtime. The discussion ends with a call for leadership change and vote...

Senator Mike McLane and Representative Shelly Boshart Davis talk with Greg Addington, Executive Director of the Oregon Farm Bureau, about Oregon’s war on agriculture — from the ag overtime crisis to the radical IP 28 animal-rights initiative and the Lane County “Watershed Bill of Rights.” Learn how Oregonians can defend their farms, food supply, and freedom. Website → https://oregondoge.com Social...

Oregon’s $4.3 billion “transportation package” raises gas taxes, DMV fees, and payroll taxes, but leaves roads crumbling. Senators Mike McLane and Bruce Starr, along with Rep. Shelly Boshart Davis, expose how Governor Tina Kotek has abandoned bipartisanship and how Oregonians can fight back through a statewide referendum. https://notaxor.com/ https://stopthegastax.com/ Website → ⁠https://oregondog...

Senator Mike McLane sits down with three members of Gen Z to talk about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the culture war on Oregon campuses, and why faith, family, and freedom still matter. They explore cancel culture, housing costs, taxes, and how Oregon’s government is driving young people out of the state they love. Website → https://oregondoge.com Socials → @TheOregonDOGE on X | Facebook | I...

In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E. , Senators Mike McLane and Daniel Bonham expose the ugly truth of Oregon’s 2025 session: gerrymandered maps, DEI waste at ODOT, $15M for illegal immigrant legal aid, climate change indoctrination in schools, and book ban hypocrisy. With unions cashing in and rural Oregon left behind, taxpayers are paying more for less. This episode is a must-listen for anyone con...

In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E. , Senators Mike McLane and Daniel Bonham reveal the ugly side of Oregon’s 2025 legislative session. From bloated DEI programs and fake “cuts budgets” to giveaways for striking unions and $15M for illegal immigrant legal aid, they expose how taxpayers are being squeezed while essential services crumble. Add in Oregon’s declining business climate and mass job losse...

In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E. , Senators Mike McLane and Leader Daniel Bonham unpack the 2025 legislative session’s biggest fights—blocking a $15B tax hike, repealing Oregon’s flawed wildfire risk maps, and exposing taxpayer funds being funneled into legal aid for illegal immigrants. With raw insight and hard facts, they reveal how one-party control and political games are shaping the state—a...

In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Mike McLane, Diane Linthicum, and Bruce Starr break down the largest tax increase in state history, without bipartisan support. From a ballooning gas tax to universal healthcare expansion, they expose how Oregon’s leadership is taxing families more while delivering less. Learn why working Oregonians are footing the bill for wasteful programs, how bipart...

Senators Mike McLane, Daniel Bonham, and David Brock Smith sit down with legal powerhouse John DiLorenzo to expose Oregon’s forestry crisis. Learn how secretive deals and the controversial Habitat Conservation Plan are stripping millions in revenue from rural schools and counties, while pushing the Oregon Department of Forestry into insolvency. This episode reveals the devastating consequences of...

Oregon ranks near the bottom in K-12 education, despite spending more than ever. In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Sen. Daniel Bonham, Rep. Christine Drazan, Rep. Boomer Wright, and Alex Lopez break down what’s gone wrong: too much bureaucracy, too little accountability, and misplaced priorities. From PERS costs eating school budgets to DEI programs with no measurable outcomes, this episode show...

In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham, Mike McLane, and Bruce Starr, and Senate staffer Tanner Elliott expose Oregon’s “dirty laundry.” From the Capitol construction boondoggle to the Travel Oregon scandal, this conversation reveals just how far off track state spending has gone. They cover billions in cost overruns, delays, scope creep, and leadership failures across key agen...

Senators Mike McLane and Daniel Bonham join Rep. Werner Reschke and analyst Alex Lopez for a candid look at Oregon's rising expenditures on undocumented immigrants. With Healthier Oregon and housing grants taking a major chunk of the budget, they ask: Are the state’s priorities out of balance? From ICE controversy to legislative process breakdowns, this episode challenges listeners to rethink...

Portland's economic decline is more than a headline—it's a cycle of policy failure and population loss that threatens the entire state. In this episode, Senators Daniel Bonham and Mike McLane unpack the data behind the “doom loop” and examine whether Oregon's largest city can pull itself out before it's too late. With insights from Dr. Michael Wilkerson’s presentation to the Se...

Oregon has poured billions into tackling addiction and homelessness, but what do we have to show for it? In this episode, Senator Mike McLane is joined by Representative Darcy Edwards for a brutally honest discussion about where Oregon’s policies are failing, why “low-barrier” services don’t work, and how personal experience is shaping better solutions. With data, lived stories, and budget breakdo...