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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 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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Friday 5/15

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What cartoon was created by Gary Larson?

Gary Larson is best known for creating the popular and surreal single-panel cartoon series The Far Side, which was syndicated in newspapers from 1980 to 1995. 

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In what year did Richard Nixon resign as President of the US?

Richard Nixon resigned as President of the United States in 1974.

  • Announcement: Nixon announced his resignation in a television address on the evening of August 8, 1974.
  • Effective Date: The resignation became effective at noon on August 9, 1974.
  • Succession: Vice President Gerald Ford was sworn in as president on August 9, 1974, following the resignation.
  • Reason: The resignation was a direct result of the Watergate scandal, following the release of the "smoking gun" tape which proved he was involved in the cover-up. 

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What is the name of the six-pointed star which is the symbol of Judaism?

The six-pointed star used as a symbol of Judaism is called the Star of David, or in Hebrew, Magen David (מָגֵן דָּוִד), which translates to "Shield of David". It consists of two interlocking equilateral triangles. 

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What is the slowest moving, living land mammal?

The three-toed sloth (Bradypus) is officially recognized as the slowest land mammal, moving at an average speed of about 0.15 mph (roughly 1 foot per minute). They travel only about 41 yards per day to conserve energy, relying on a low-metabolism diet of leaves and rarely leaving trees.

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"The Da Vinci Code" repeats the myth that the glass pyramid in front of the Louvre consists of how many panes?

"The Da Vinci Code" repeats the urban legend that the main glass pyramid in front of the Louvre consists of 666 panes. This number is used in the novel to fuel conspiracies regarding "the number of the beast". However, the Louvre has stated the actual number of glass panels is 673 (consisting of 603 rhombi and 70 triangles). 

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