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 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 9, 2021 Representative Smith Appointed to Special Committee SALEM, Ore. – Today, Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) was appointed to the Joint Interim Committee on the Second Special Session of 2021 “I appreciate leadership requesting my participation on this committee. As the senior member of the House, it is an honor to serve on this […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 7, 2021 Representative Greg Smith Retains Leadership Position SALEM, Ore. – Oregon House Republican Leadership positions where announced today. Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) shared the following statement regarding his position: “It is my honor to continue serving in House Republican Leadership as the Caucus Budget Chair. I look forward to working with the new leadership […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 30, 2021 Representative Greg Smith Congratulates New House Republican Leader SALEM, Ore. – Today, Representative Vikki Breese-Iverson (R-Prineville) was selected by House Republicans to serve as the Oregon House Republican Caucus Leader. She replaces Representative Christine Drazan (R-Canby) who held the position for the past two years. Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) shared the following statement regarding changes […]