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Month: February 2026

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Record deaths in WA child welfare system have Legislature’s attention

February 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Record deaths in WA child welfare system have Legislature’s attention

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardFebruary 2, 2026 Child deaths and critical injuries in Washington’s child welfare system hit a record high in 2025.  State lawmakers are looking for solutions, and Democrats and Republicans each […]

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Oregon

Oregon Dems propose partial split from federal tax code, preserving $291 million for state

February 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Dems propose partial split from federal tax code, preserving $291 million for state

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 2, 2026 To prevent the state’s budget from hemorrhaging nearly $1 billion in revenue under federal tax changes during the next two years, Oregon Democrats in the state Legislature […]

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Oregon lawmakers begin session as transportation, federal policy fights loom

February 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon lawmakers begin session as transportation, federal policy fights loom

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 2, 2026 Oregon lawmakers opened the 2026 legislative session Monday with a clear rift between Democrats and Republicans over how best to spend their time sprinting to the finish […]

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Roads funding, budget deficit, protecting Oregon’s immigrants top 2026 legislative priorities

February 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Roads funding, budget deficit, protecting Oregon’s immigrants top 2026 legislative priorities

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 2, 2026 Ninety lawmakers from across Oregon will gather today at the State Capitol in Salem to tackle a host of urgent issues, including balancing the state’s budget amid […]

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Direct File Oregon updated to calculate Oregon Kids Credit correctly

February 2, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Direct File Oregon updated to calculate Oregon Kids Credit correctly

Salem, OR—Direct File Oregon has been updated and is available to correctly calculate eligibility and credit amounts for taxpayers claiming the Oregon Kids Credit and one or more of the new federal tax deductions for overtime […]

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Tuesday 4/07

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What common breakfast food was used to make bombs during World War II

During WWII, the U.S. government urged Americans to save excess bacon grease rendered from cooking and donate it to the army to produce glycerin, which in turn created bombs, gunpowder, and other munitions.

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What fruit was once called a Persian apple?

Peaches were once called "Persian apples" (malum Persicum in Latin) by the Romans, a name stemming from the belief that they originated in Persia. While cultivated in Persia, the fruit actually originated in China before spreading westward. The scientific name Prunus persica directly reflects this historical, albeit partially mistaken, origin.

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In the John Cougar song "Jack & Diane", what are they eating outside the Tastee-Freez?

In the 1982 John Cougar (Mellencamp) song "Jack & Diane," they are described as "suckin' on a chili dog". The song features the lyric "Suckin' on a chili dog outside the Tastee-Freez," referencing the iconic American fast-food chain and providing a nostalgic, Midwestern setting for the song's story. 

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The Great Gazoo was an alien in which cartoon series?

The Great Gazoo was a small green alien featured in the animated series The Flintstones. He appeared during the final season (starting in 1965), voiced by Harvey Korman, as a banished, magical character visible only to Fred, Barney, and their children

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What was the original name for the sweets now known as "Starburst"?

The original name for Starburst was Opal Fruits, which were introduced by Mars in the United Kingdom in 1960. The chewy, fruit-flavored candies were later renamed Starburst in the United States in 1967 before becoming the global brand name in 1998

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