FOR IMMEDIATERELEASE: Apri 27, 2022 Representative Greg Smith Announces Hiring of Port of Morrow Executive Director Boardman, Ore. – Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) is pleased to announce the decision by the Port of Morrow to hire Lisa Mittelsdorf as the new Executive Director for the Port. “Lisa has successfully served in the role as the Economic Development Director, and her many years of experience will allow her to transition seamlessly into this position,” said Rep

FOR IMMEDIATERELEASE: Apri 23, 2022 Representative Greg Smith Joins Board and Members at UEC's 85th Annual Meeting Hermiston, Ore. – Today Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner) joined the UEC Board, staff, and members along with local elected officials at Umatilla Electric Cooperative's 85th Annual Meeting. After a two year in-person hiatus, the event kicked off around 5:00 PM at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center (EOTEC). This year's theme was "Larger Than Light". "Um

FOR IMMEDIATERELEASE: 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 of State has the authority to review contracts that may not be in the best interest of

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 legislature was looking to invest in critical

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, it would be wise to remember that this strong econom

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 Joint Ways & Means Subcommittee on Capital Construction House Revenue Committee Joint Legi

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 issue has proliferated and affects the district. During the 2022 Legi

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 the United States and abroad, and his work in economic development at the Port of Morrow has made our economy stronger in Easte

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 of these local courses. "As a staunch supporter of the second amendment, I be

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 the past two years. “Our state is home to more than 37,000 ranch and farm operators and this funding package will assist many of them th