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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 8/14

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What sign are you if you were born on Valentine’s Day?

If you were born on Valentine’s Day (February 14), your zodiac sign is Aquarius. This sign covers birthdays from January 20 to February 18.

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What is biltong?

Biltong is a traditional South African air-dried, cured meat snack. It is made by marinating thick cuts of meat—usually beef or game like ostrich—in vinegar, salt, and spices (such as coriander and pepper), then hanging them to dry slowly without heat.

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In what year did both the Titanic sink and Fenway Park in Boston opened?

Both the sinking of the Titanic and the grand opening of Fenway Park took place in the year 1912. The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, and Fenway Park hosted its first game just five days later on April 20, 1912.

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What name is shared by America's first Naval hero and the bass player for Led Zeppelin?

The name shared by both figures is John Paul Jones.

The American Revolutionary War naval commander is remembered as the "Father of the American Navy", while the English multi-instrumentalist (born John Baldwin) adopted the historic moniker as his stage name for Led Zeppelin.

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What is the process by which an animal regurgitates and chews a cud?

The process of an animal regurgitating and chewing a cud is called rumination. It occurs in specialized plant-eating mammals known as ruminants—such as cows, sheep, goats, and deer—allowing them to break down tough, fibrous plant material that they quickly swallowed during grazing.

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