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 […]
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 […]