FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2023 Representative Smith Calls for Independent Fiscal Audit of the Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission SALEM, OR – Today, Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) called for an independent fiscal audit of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission during the Joint Committee on Ways and Means. While the Attorney General is conducting […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2023 Representative Smith Received a Measure 114 Update from Judge Raschio SALEM, Ore. – Today, Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) had a meeting with Judge Robert S. Raschio, who is the Presiding Judge of Oregon’s 24th Judicial District (Grant & Harney Circuit Court). Back in November, voters narrowly passed Ballot Measure 114. It was set […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 6, 2023 Representative Smith Presented with the Oregon Fairs Association 2021 Legislator of the Year Award SALEM, Ore. – This evening was the Legislative Dinner & Showcases hosted by the Oregon Fairs Association at the Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center. During the ceremony, Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) was awarded the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 2, 2023 Working Together SALEM, Ore. – Today, Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) released the following statement: “It’s great to have good partners to work collaboratively with,” said Representative Smith “Representative Bobby Levy and Senator Bill Hansell are not only trusted colleagues but valued friends”. Representative Greg Smith is currently serving his […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2023 Representative Greg Smith Celebrates City Day at the Capitol SALEM, Ore. – Today, Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) celebrated City Day at the Capitol. Each legislative session the League of Oregon Cities coordinates a day where mayors, city councilors, city managers, and other city officials descend upon the Capitol to […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 2, 2023 Representative Greg Smith Announces Committee Assignments for the Upcoming 82nd Legislative Session SALEM, Ore. – Today, Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) announced his assignment to the following committees for the upcoming 82nd Legislative Session: House Committee on Revenue Joint Committee on Tax Expenditures Joint Committee on Ways & Means (Co-Vice Chair) Joint […]
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. […]