“Despite a budget that has doubled in ten years, the state is worse off today for our students’ education, housing prices, and the safety of our communities. State agencies have fumbled distribution of unemployment checks and rent assistance to those in desperate need. The state has struggled to protect foster kids. The cost of higher education is a barrier for students and … [Read more...] about Oregon state budget continues to grow without solving problems
Oregon House Press Releases
Virtual Format for Redistricting Public Hearings Announced Amid Delta Surge
In response to growing hospitalization rates across the state due to the Delta variant of COVID-19, Senate President Peter Courtney and House Speaker Tina Kotek today announced that the upcoming public hearings of the House and Senate Redistricting Committees will be moved to a virtual format. … [Read more...] about Virtual Format for Redistricting Public Hearings Announced Amid Delta Surge
House Republican Caucus welcomes Christine Goodwin as the newest member representing House District 2
Today Commissioners from Douglas, Jackson and Josephine counties selected Christine Goodwin to fill the remainder of the late Gary Leif’s vacant term in the State Legislature, representing House District 2. … [Read more...] about House Republican Caucus welcomes Christine Goodwin as the newest member representing House District 2
House Republican Redistricting Committee members joint statement on release of 2020 Census Redistricting Data
“Today marks another important step in the process of redrawing Oregon’s political boundaries. We join our colleagues in committing to an open, transparent and collaborative process. At the same time, we recognize that Oregon’s current political maps have not produced equitable representation for minority communities and differing political views." … [Read more...] about House Republican Redistricting Committee members joint statement on release of 2020 Census Redistricting Data
House Republican Leader Christine Drazan statement on passing of Representative Gary Leif
Oregon House Republican Leader Christine Drazan released the following statement following the news of Oregon Representative Gary Leif’s passing: “I am deeply saddened by the unexpected loss of our friend and colleague Gary Leif. Gary’s sense of humor, his commitment to bipartisanship and his love of family and community marked his service in the Oregon Legislature. … [Read more...] about House Republican Leader Christine Drazan statement on passing of Representative Gary Leif
