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 forest mismanagement and why real reform is urgent for Oregon’s economy and environment.

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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 shows why Oregon’s education system is failing students — and what parents can do to fight back.

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 agencies like ODOT, ODF, and the Governor’s office. If you've ever wondered where your tax dollars are going—and why Oregon can’t seem to build anything on time or on budget—this episode has answers.