FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 23, 2022 Representative Greg Smith Visits Maupin Maupin, 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 Maupin is now included within District 57. Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) met with community leaders at the Maupin Civic Center, including Kevin […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 23, 2022 Representative Greg Smith gives Legislative Update to Milton-Freewater Rotary Milton-Freewater, Ore. – Yesterday, Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) gave a legislative update to the Milton-Freewater Rotary. “I want to extend my thanks to the entire community of Milton-Freewater, especially to Umatilla County Commissioner John Shafer, Milton-Freewater Mayor Lewis Key, and Milton-Freewater […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 6, 2022 Representative Greg Smith Announces Adjournment of 2022 Legislative Session SALEM, Ore. – Last Friday, the Oregon Legislature officially adjourned the 2022 Legislative Session. Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) is recognizing the adjournment of the month-long session by highlighting legislation and funding allocations that were vital to District 57. “During the 2022 Legislative session, the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 9, 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: February 1, 2022 Representative Greg Smith Announces Committee Assignments for the 2022 Legislative Session SALEM, Ore. – Today, the longest serving member of the Oregon House, Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) was appointed to the following committees: Joint Ways & Means Committee, Co Vice-Chair Joint Ways & Means Sub-Committee on General Government, Co-Chair […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 20, 2022 Representative Greg Smith Announces 2022 Priorities SALEM, Ore. – On February 1 the Oregon Legislature will convene the 2022 Legislative Session. Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) offered the following statements regarding District 57 priorities for the upcoming session. Behavior Health – Local health professionals and law enforcement officers have shared how this […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 18, 2022 Representative Greg Smith Comments on the Passing of Ryan Neal BOARDMAN, Ore. – Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) said, “It is with a heavy heart we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Ryan Neal, Executive Director and CEO of the Port of Morrow. He has been a strong advocate for ports throughout […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 11, 2022 Representative Greg Smith Encourages Firearm Safety Heppner, OR – The National Rifle Association (NRA) offers various firearm safety opportunities at the regional level, including but not limited to, pistol training, rifle training, shotgun training, self defense training, and home firearm safety training. Due to increased demand, the NRA has added more […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 13, 2021 Oregon Legislature Passes Drought Relief Funding for Oregon’s Farmers SALEM, OR – Today the Oregon Legislature passed SB 892 and SB 5561 to provide a $100 million drought relief package to support farmers and ranchers across the state who have been impacted by historic droughts and severe wildfires of […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 10, 2021 Representative Smith Comments on the Upcoming Special Session SALEM, Ore. – Governor Brown has called the Legislature into Special Session on December 13. Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) released the following statement in regards to the upcoming Special Session. “Next week, I will join my colleagues as we take up urgent matters […]