RELEASE, ONA Endorses Rep. Smith OREGON NURSES ASSOCIATION ENDORSES REPRESENTATIVE GREG SMITH RECOGNIZING HIS COMMITMENT TO RURAL HEALTH CARE AND STRONG COMMUNITIES HEPPNER, OR. – Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) received the endorsement of the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) in the upcoming 2026 primary election. This endorsement recognizes Smith’s continued efforts to support rural […]
Oregon gun control bill advances with higher permit fees, new rules Updated: Mar. 04, 2026, 9:46 a.m.|Published: Feb. 25, 2026, 2:14 p.m. By Maxine Bernstein | The Oregonian/OregonLive Oregon’s House Wednesday advanced a bill that pushes back the date when the state’s stalled gun control Measure 114 would kick in and raises the cost of […]
Release, Joint Statement in Support of FFA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2026 REPRESENTATIVE GREGORY SMITH, SPEAKER JULIE FAHEY, ANDJOINT WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR TAWNA SANCHEZ ISSUE JOINT STATEMENT SUPPORTING FFA AND 4-H FUNDING SALEM, OR. – Representative Gregory Smith (R-Heppner), Speaker Julie Fahey (D-West Eugene), and Representative Tawna Sanchez (D-North & NE Portland), Co-Chair […]
Gun control bill passes the Oregon House – Elkhorn Media Group By Terry Murry on Thursday, February 26th, 2026 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories SALEM – House Bill 4145, which its supporters say will strengthen Oregon’s unenforced gun control law (Measure 114) passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 33 to […]
Oregon House passes gun bill bolstering Measure 114 over Republicans’ data privacy concerns The legislation comes as the Oregon Supreme Court weighs whether to uphold the 2022 voter-approved gun control law BY: SHAANTH NANGUNERI–FEBRUARY 25, 2026 1:15 PM The Oregon House on Wednesday moved to strengthen some of the nation’s strictest state-level firearm safety provisions […]
Release, Rep. Smith Supports Hunters and Cattleman FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 24, 2026 REPRESENTATIVE GREGORY SMITH AFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR OREGON HUNTERS AND CATTLEMAN SALEM, OR — Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) reaffirmed his strong support for Oregon’s hunting community and cattle producers, recognizing the vital role they play in conservation, land stewardship, and rural economies across Eastern […]
Release, Alexis Westfall Joins Team Smith FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 24, 2026 ALEXIS WESTFALL JOINS TEAM SMITH AS LEGISLATIVE INTERN SALEM, OR — Representative Gregory Smith (R-Heppner) is pleased to welcome Alexis Westfall to his team this week as a Legislative Intern. Westfall will spend the 2026 legislative short session learning the legislative process, reviewing policies, and […]
Salem provides a learning experience for BMCC and other leaders By Terry Murry on Monday, February 23rd, 2026 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories SALEM – Blue Mountain Community College student leaders were on hand to be recognized during Community College Day at the capitol last week. They attended to advocate for access to […]
RELEASE Proud River Leadership in Salem ’26 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 20, 2026 REPRESENTATIVE SMITH HOSTS PROUD RIVER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AT THE OREGON STATE CAPITOL SALEM, OR. – Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) welcomed participants from the Proud River Leadership Academy to the Oregon State Capitol this week for an in-depth look at the legislative process and […]
RELEASE HB 4156 Passes House FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 20, 2026 KEY RURAL EMS LEGISLATION HB 4156 UNANIMOUSLY PASSES HOUSE SALEM, OR. – Today, the Oregon House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 4156. HB 4156 modifies and clarifies the requirements for Medicaid supplemental payments to EMS providers, helping ensure that ambulance services and emergency responders continue to […]