District 57 – The Joint Emergency Board has approved Federal Funds Capital Construction expenditure limitation totaling $15.0 million for two new projects at Camp Umatilla and increased existing Federal Funds Capital Construction expenditure limitation by a total of $12.6 million for two projects currently underway at Camp Umatilla. The Oregon Military Department (OMD) has received a commitment from the National Guard Bureau to fund several new and ongoing projects to improve

Salem, ORE. – Today, Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) issued the following statement on protests planned in Oregon this Saturday: "We fully support the right to protest peacefully; however, we do not condone the destruction of property or any acts of violence or intimidation. We appreciate the efforts of our Oregon State Police and other Law Enforcement Officials to maintain peace in our great state."

Salem, ORE. – Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) issued the following statement on the revenue forecast released today: “I am pleased with the direction of our economy, but during these difficult times we still need to manage our expectations. Our brothers and sisters throughout the state need our compassion and our thoughtfulness to get through this difficult time. I am proud of how Oregonians have responded with resiliency and I am confident that we will overcome the obs

Today we received exciting news for District 57 as Business Oregon announces funding for broadband access across the state. District 57 has secured $119,958 for the Morrow County School District and $120,879 for the Umatilla School District. These funds will help school districts develop improved internet access for K-12 distance learning in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. A total of $1,610,000 has been allocated to Business Oregon for 26 school districts th