Kerry Johnson

Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

The City Council in Portland will be voting today on an emergency resolution that would “ban the purchase of goods and services from Texas.” This is in response to Texas’ recent legislation that prohibits abortions after cardiac activity can be detected. More information can be found below.

Portland to vote on Texas trade ban over abortion law PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The City Council in Portland, Oregon will vote Wednesday on an emergency resolution that would ban the purchase of goods and services from Texas in response

Oregonians are lined up to receive a $1.9 billion tax credit next year. What does this mean for you? The median Oregonian making $35,000 - $40,000 is projected to receive a kicker rebate of $420 on their 2021 taxes. Those who make the average Oregon salary of $67,500 are expected to see an $850 credit. More information about the kicker can be found below.

Oregonians to see record $1.9B tax kicker next year Oregonians are set to receive a $1.9 billion tax credit on their personal income taxes next year, a record high number.

I try to keep my page about the local issues that affect us here in Oregon, but I must take a moment to honor the 13 servicemembers who were killed in a cowardly attack last week in Kabul, Afghanistan. 11 Marines, 1 Soldier, and 1 Sailor:

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David L. Espinoza, 20, of Rio Bravo, Texas

Marine Corps Sgt. Nicole L. Gee, 23, of Sacramento, Calif.

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover, 31, of Salt Lake City

Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss, 23, of Corryton, Tenn.

Marine Corps Cpl. Hunter Lopez, 22, of Indio, Calif.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum, 20, of Jackson, Wyo.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola, 20, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui, 20, of Norco, Calif.

Marine Corps Sgt. Johanny Rosariopichardo, 25, of Lawrence, Mass.

Marine Corps Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez, 22, of Logansport, Ind.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz, 20, of St. Charles, Mo.

Navy Hospitalman Maxton W. Soviak, 22, of Berlin Heights, Ohio

Marine Corps Cpl. Daegan W. Page, 23, of Omaha, Neb.

May they Rest In Peace. They will never be forgotten. To learn more about these heroes, please go here: https://www.npr.org/2021/08/29/1032044382/what-we-know-about-the-13-u-s-service-members-killed-in-the-kabul-attack.

What We Know About The 13 U.S. Service Members Killed In The Kabul Attack