A state representative described 80 refugees placed in Portland as legally present and criticized state and federal handling, saying the governor redirected $3 million without specific legislative authorization.

A guest speaker reviewed a recent legislative special session that approved $100 million in transportation bonds but rejected other long-term investments affecting Litchfield (including broadband), and described Public Advocate and PUC findings that CMP smart meters have a five-year defect causing under- or over-billing; residents were told to file complaints with CMP and the PUC.