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 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 […]

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: 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: 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 […]