FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 9, 2022 Busy Day at the Capitol SALEM, Ore. – Today, the Joint Emergency Board voted both to increase the federal funds capital construction expenditure limitation by $404,000 for the Modified Record Fire Range at the Rees Training Center and to increase the other funds expenditure limitation for the Department of Public Safety Standards […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 31, 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, however, the effects of inflation are beginning to be realized. Agency and capital project budgets are ballooning. Fiscal […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 18, 2022 Representative Greg Smith Celebrates Grand Opening of The Bridge Bistro & Brews UMATILLA, Ore. – Today, Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) spoke at the ribbon cutting for The Bridge Bistro & Brews. “Daren and Paulette have worked incredibly hard to rebrand their business over the past two years during the pandemic,” said […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17, 2022 Representative Greg Smith a Panelist at Eastern Oregon Economic Summit HERMISTON, Ore. – Today, Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) was a panelist during the legislative session of the Eastern Oregon Economic Summit. The Summit was put on by the Eastern Oregon Women’s Coalition and Friday’s activities were hosted at Hermiston High School. […]
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 […]