Press Releases

Oregon’s economists project that Oregon budgets will have big surpluses, much of which will be returned to taxpayers based on how much in taxes they paid in. “Thanks to the Kicker, Oregonians will get some of their taxes back and with it, a much needed break from the increasing burden of inflation,” Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend) said. “The Kicker continues to act … [Read more...] about Revenue Forecast Highlights Need to Protect Taxpayers’ Kicker

Nikki Thrasher was murdered by recently released Kyle Hedquist in 1994. He convinced her into driving to a remote location in Douglas County where he proceed to execute her. Over the objections of Douglas County DA, Richard Wesenburg, the Governor decided to release Hedquist to live in Marion County. In addition to the life sentence for murder, he was also serving 80 months for … [Read more...] about Governor Commutes Sentence of Brutal Aggravated Murderer

“The dial has moved one way, and it is making Oregon unaffordable for working families and undermining jobs,” said Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend). “Inflation is compounding the pain of these tax-and-spend strategies. The majority in Salem has continued to scheme up ways to take Oregonians’ money. Democrats are not satisfied. They have their eye on Oregonians’ … [Read more...] about Tax Day Looms Large After a Decade of Democratic Tax Increases

“Democrats continue to double down on failed housing policies that drive up the cost of housing while trying to run away from responsibility,” said Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend). “In the middle of all this economic uncertainty, it's unclear why the Secretary is attacking the one tax benefit that is available to working-class Oregonians. If Democrats want to … [Read more...] about Secretary of State’s Audit Shifts Blame from Failed Housing Policies

“At a time when inflation is out of control, Democrats introduced a new sales tax and new spending. When Oregonians don’t feel safe in their homes, Democrats pushed an extreme soft-on-crime agenda that makes our streets more dangerous. As we close the book on the pandemic, Democrats clung to government overreach and mandates. They doubled down on blowout spending on failed … [Read more...] about Short Session Revealed Need For Balance In Salem

“We had time to pass one more bill this session to protect hospital workers,” said Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend). “Some will say we ran out of time, but what that really means is that it wasn’t a priority. I think protecting our hospital workers from violence is a priority. We should have got it done.” The bill has a broad coalition of support from unions like … [Read more...] about Republicans Make Attempt to Help Hospital Workers

“This bill was a Republican priority this session,” said Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend). “This legislature is set to spend hundreds of millions more on some of the same homelessness policies that haven’t delivered results. This new concept should have been given a chance. Our homeless students need to be given a chance. Republicans will continue to offer new … [Read more...] about Republican Proposal to Help Homeless Students Blocked By Senate Democrats