FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 3, 2022 Representative Greg Smith Votes to Fund the Elimination of Invasive Mormon Crickets SALEM, Ore. – Today Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) as a member of the Joint Emergency Board voted to fund elimination efforts of the invasive mormon cricket. “Mormon crickets have plagued agricultural producers in my district and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 18, 2022 Representative Greg Smith gives Legislative Update to Hermiston Chamber Hermiston, Ore. – Today, Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) gave a legislative update to the Hermiston Chamber at the Hermiston Community Center. “The Hermiston Chamber has re-launched their in-person luncheons. It was great to give a legislative update and answer all of the excellent questions […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 18, 2022 Representative Greg Smith Comments on Quarterly Revenue Forecast SALEM, Ore. – Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) released the following statement in response to the revenue forecast announced today: “Today’s revenue forecast continues the upward trend of previous forecasts. Despite the crises of the past two years, Oregon’s economy shows resiliency as its growth persists. However, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 12, 2022 Representative Greg Smith Attends Department of Revenue’s Job Fair in Fossil Fossil, Ore. – Today, Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) attended a job fair put on by the Department of Revenue (DOR) at the Isobel Edwards Hall. The event was spearheaded by Representative Smith and he opened the event with a […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 27, 2022 Representative Greg Smith Announces Hiring of Port of Morrow Executive Director Boardman, Ore. – Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) is pleased to announce the decision by the Port of Morrow to hire Lisa Mittelsdorf as the new Executive Director for the Port. “Lisa has successfully served in the role as […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 23, 2022 Representative Greg Smith Joins Board and Members at UEC’s 85th Annual Meeting Hermiston, Ore. – Today Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) joined the UEC Board, staff, and members along with local elected officials at Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s 85th Annual Meeting. After a two year in-person hiatus, the event kicked off around 5:00 PM at the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Apri 1, 2022 Representative Greg Smith Supports Audit of Pharmacy Benefit Managers Salem, Ore. – Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) joined local pharmacists Ann and John Murray in a discussion with the Secretary of State’s Audits Division regarding their upcoming performance audit of Pharmacy Benefit Managers in the Medicaid program. “Constitutionally the Secretary […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 30, 2022 Representative Smith Spearheads $1.5 Million for Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Center Hermiston, Ore. –The Hermiston School District was delighted to receive an investment from the Oregon Legislature in a local Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Center in Eastern Oregon to support a wide range of trade craft opportunities for students.The $1.5 million general fund capital construction appropriation during the 2022 Legislative […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 23, 2022 Representative Greg Smith Visits Shaniko Shaniko, Ore. – During last September’s special session, the Oregon Legislature undertook the redistricting process. This meant that the District 57 lines changed. The City of Shaniko is now included within District 57. On Monday, Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) met with community leaders at City Hall, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 23, 2022 Representative Greg Smith Visits Jefferson County Madras, Ore. – During last September’s special session, the Oregon Legislature undertook the redistricting process. This meant that the District 57 lines changed. Parts of northern Jefferson County and the entirety of the Warm Springs Reservation are now included within District 57. On Monday, Representative […]