SALEM, Ore. – Oregon House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson issued the following statement after the Democrat majority squandered the opportunity to address emergencies facing Oregonians. “Inflation, violent crime, drug use and homelessness are all rapidly rising in Oregon and today was a missed opportunity by Democratic leadership to address true emergencies and provide solutions to … Read more
SALEM, Ore. – House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson issued the following statement after the quarterly economic and revenue forecast projects state budget surpluses. “Oregonians have turned over massive amounts of their hard-earned dollars to the state government and not received the services they deserve. Crime, homelessness, and inflation are all on the rise. These facts … Read more
SALEM, Ore. – House Republicans previously identified lowering the cost of living,reducing crime, and improving education as priority issues for the 2022 Legislative Session. “Oregonians needed us to tackle our state’s rising cost of living, unchecked crime wave, anddeteriorating education,” said House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson (RPrineville). “I am proud of what Republicans accomplished this … Read more
PRINEVILLE, Ore. – Representative Vikki Breese-Iverson (R-Prineville) is highlighting successful legislation upon adjournment of the 2022 Legislative Session, while acknowledging missed opportunities for Oregonians. “All Oregonians should have confidence when they enter into a real estate transaction,” said Rep. Breese-Iverson. “By increasing the fine for operating without a license, we will protect home buyers and … Read more
SALEM, Ore. – Today the Oregon House passed a union-backed agriculture overtime bill championed by Representative Andrea Salinas (D-Lake Oswego) and Representative Paul Holvey (D-Eugene) that will result in job losses and pay cuts for farm workers. HB 4002 B was rushed through during the 35-day short session and passed the House today on party … Read more
SALEM, Ore. – House Republicans negotiated a fix to SB 1529 to ensure that Oregonians can receive insurance coverage for annual primary care and mental health care doctor visits. SB 1529 previously included a proposal from Democrats that would have given the Oregon Health Authority’s public health director, an unelected bureaucrat, the same powers as … Read more
Bi-state Bridge Committee of 16 legislators from Oregon and Washington has been providing oversight to the Interstate Bridge Replacement program SALEM, Ore. – Several Oregon Republicans are prepared to abandon a Bi-state committee currently negotiating the Interstate Bridge Replacement between Oregon and Washington if the Washington Legislature passes a 6-cent tax on Oregonians’ fuel. “Republicans … Read more
SALEM, Ore. – Today, Representative Shelly Boshart Davis (R-Albany) is submitting an agriculture overtime proposal from agriculture communities to find a unique solution to meet the needs of Oregon’s farm employees and preserves the state’s agricultural sectors. This plan would offer state money to essential farm employees with a $50 million dollar grant and protects … Read more
SALEM, Ore. – House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson (R-Prineville) released the following statement in response to the February state revenue forecast announced today. “More money for the state is not the same thing as good news for Oregonians,” said Leader Breese Iverson. “People are struggling to make ends meet while the state is swimming in … Read more
SALEM, Ore. – Today Governor Kate Brown finally set a deadline to lift the indoor mask mandate in Oregon, the same week her administration is set to pass a permanent indoor mask mandate. House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson (R-Prineville) responded with the following statement. “Oregonians are tired of these arbitrary deadlines and the Governor’s neck-snapping … Read more
