Oregon ranks near the bottom for law enforcement, yet crime is soaring and cartels are thriving. In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Rep. Jeff Helfrich, Rep. Alex Skarlatos, and Sen. Kim Thatcher discuss the consequences of Oregon’s soft-on-crime policies, sanctuary laws, and failures in public safety investment.

Topics include:

• Oregon’s police shortage and cartel surge
• Illegal marijuana operations and drug busts
• Clemency and parole failures under Gov. Kate Brown
• Why TriMet is unsafe — and overfunded
• A roadmap for real reform

If you care about public safety, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.

In this episode of Oregon D.O.G.E., Senators Daniel Bonham, Mike McLane, and Rep. Werner Reschke break down the May 2025 economic forecast and expose the game being played in Salem.

Despite record tax revenue and a doubling of the general fund over the last decade, Oregon’s majority party claims budget “shortfalls” and blames Trump tariffs. But the data — and the truth — tell a different story.

This episode tackles media bias, mission creep, skyrocketing taxes, and what really caused Oregon to fall behind. If you’re tired of excuses and ready for accountability, this is a must-listen.

https://oregondoge.com/the-budget-game/

This Oregon D.O.G.E. episode is a behind-the-scenes exposé on how laws are made — and twisted — in Salem. Senators Daniel Bonham, David Brock Smith, and Mike McLane reveal how placeholder bills, gut-and-stuff amendments, and quiet conflicts of interest dominate the state Capitol. From billions in untracked spending to sanctuary state fallout and legislative hypocrisy, this episode explains why Oregon's government feels so broken — and what it will take to fix it.