Leader Breese-Iverson Statement on Misguided Proposed Wildfire Risk Map
SALEM, Ore. – Following the release of the proposed Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) wildfire risk map by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson released the following statement condemning the map as too overreaching. “This is just another example of how Democrat leadership continues to fail Oregonians,” Leader Breese-Iverson (R-Prineville) said. […]
House Republican Leader Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision
SALEM, Ore. – Today the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health. The opinion returns the power to protect the lives of the unborn back to the states. Oregon House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson (R – Prineville) issued the following statement: “I applaud the Supreme Court’s decision to return […]
Oregon House Democrats ignore real emergencies and continue to fail Oregonians
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 […]
Leader Breese-Iverson Statement on Latest Revenue Forecast
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 […]
Democratic Leaders failed to help Oregonians with fundamental issues during 2022 Legislative Session
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 […]
Representative Breese-Iverson protects safety and security of real estate transactions during 2022 Session
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 […]
Rep. Salinas and Rep. Holvey spearhead Democrats’ agriculture overtime bill, likely cutting hours and pay for farm workers
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 […]
House Republicans block OHA from receiving executive office powers; instead guarantee insurance coverage for essential health care visits
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 […]
Republicans will walk away from Interstate Bridge Replacement program talks if Washington’s tax on Oregonians passes
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 […]
Family farms propose alternative Oregon solution to ag overtime
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 […]