Rep. Reschke urges Special Session to repeal Measure 110

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Rep. Reschke urges Special Session to repeal Measure 110

Klamath Falls, Ore. – Representative E. Werner Reschke today urged Governor Tina Kotek to call a special session of the Oregon Legislature for the sole purpose of repealing Measure 110. Rep. Reschke cited the worsening addiction crisis, which recently saw a mass overdose event in the streets of Portland, as well as public opinion polling showing Oregonians want the measure repealed in urging the governor to take action. 

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Governor Kotek Visits Lake, Klamath, Jackson Counties on One Oregon Tour

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Governor Kotek Visits Lake, Klamath, Jackson Counties on One Oregon Tour

SALEM, Ore. - Last week, Governor Tina Kotek and First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson visited communities in Lake, Klamath and Jackson counties on stops 30, 31, and 32 of the One Oregon Listening Tour.

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Rep. McIntire & Rep. Reschke announce funding wins for Klamath County, respective districts

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Rep. McIntire & Rep. Reschke announce funding wins for Klamath County, respective districts

SALEM, OR – Today [6/25/26], Representative Emily McIntire (R-Eagle Point) and Representative E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls) announced the following joint funding wins for Klamath County: 

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Rep. Reschke, 22 Legislators send letter to OWRD addressing Division 10 rulemaking concerns

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Rep. Reschke, 22 Legislators send letter to OWRD addressing Division 10 rulemaking concerns

SALEM, Ore. – Yesterday, Representative E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls) and 22 bi-cameral legislators sent a letter to the Oregon Water Resources Department outlining their concerns surrounding the Division 10 rulemaking on critical groundwater areas. Lawmakers stated the need for new rules has not been adequately explained. 

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Sen. Weber & Rep. McIntire sue Oregon Legislature

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Sen. Weber & Rep. McIntire sue Oregon Legislature

SALEM, Ore. – On May 3, 2023, Senator Suzanne Weber (R-Tillamook) and Representative Emily McIntire (R-Eagle Point) filed a lawsuit against legislative leaders contending that the bill summary of House Bill 2002 violates Senate Rule 13.02, ORS 171.134, and Article 4 § 21 of the Oregon Constitution. 

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Two Losses for Life & Liberty

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Two Losses for Life & Liberty

SALEM, Ore. - On May 1, the Oregon House of Representatives passed House Bill 2002 - a bill expanding abortion, removing parental consent laws; and today House Bill 2005 - an anti-Second Amendment gun law. 

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Rep. Reschke introduces resolution on parents rights

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Rep. Reschke introduces resolution on parents rights

SALEM, OR – Thursday, January 26, 2023, Representative E. Werner Reschke introduced House Joint Resolution 19. The resolution proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution stating that parents have the fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children. 

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With big changes proposed, state to hold off on release of next wildfire risk map

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With big changes proposed, state to hold off on release of next wildfire risk map

SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon Legislature will be considering a number of recommendations for changes related to the statewide wildfire risk map during the 2023 session, some of which would substantively change the map itself. Following conversations last week with the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildfire Programs Advisory Council, the state has decided to postpone the release of an updated draft of the map, which was planned for March 2023.

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Oregon Lawmakers move to end sale of menthol cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products

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Oregon Lawmakers move to end sale of menthol cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products

SALEM, Ore. - Late last week, the Oregon legislature introduced HB 3090 which would end the sale of menthol cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products, including cigars, hookah, e-cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco. 

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Rep-Elect McIntire announces committee assignments for 82nd Legislative Session

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Rep-Elect McIntire announces committee assignments for 82nd Legislative Session

SALEM, Ore. – Friday, Representative-Elect Emily McIntire (R-District 56) announced her placement on the following committees for the upcoming 82nd Legislative Session:         

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Dept. of Interior visits Klamath Basin

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Dept. of Interior visits Klamath Basin

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Senior leaders from the Department of the Interior finished a two-day visit to the Klamath Basin this week to meet with Tribes, state and county officials, interagency partners, and water users to discuss near- and long-term solutions related to drought impacts and highlight how investments from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help protect and conserve sp

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Governor Brown visits Klamath Basin

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Governor Brown visits Klamath Basin

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Governor Kate Brown visited the Klamath Basin this week, where she visited the Klamath Tribes, including the newly elected Tribal Chair Clayton Dumont, Tribal Council Members, and members of the Klamath Tribes Youth Council. Governor Brown also met with Kingsley Airmen, Klamath Water Users Association, and Klamath County Commissioner Kelley Minty Morris.

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2022 Primary Election results for Klamath County and the State of Oregon

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2022 Primary Election results for Klamath County and the State of Oregon

Preliminary 2022 May primary election results are in for Klamath County and the State of Oregon. Unofficial counts show Henslee as the next Klamath County Commissioner, Kelley Minty Morris will retain her position as a Commissioner, Kotek and Drazan will receive their parties’ nomination for Governor, and Bentz will face off against Yetter in the fall for US Representative of Oregon’s District 2.

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Experience and commitment is required for the next county leader

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Experience and commitment is required for the next county leader

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The race for Klamath County Commissioner, position 1 is heating up. With just days until the primary on May 17, 2022; all four candidates are strategically campaigning for your vote for the vacated position. Yet one candidate has the service needed in a leader for the county.

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Candidates for Commissioner sound off on hot topics

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Candidates for Commissioner sound off on hot topics

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On Thursday, candidates for Klamath County Commissioner, position 1, participated in a forum arranged by the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce. Lasting approximately two hours, the candidates answered fourteen questions ranging from their personal education to housing; including water issues, public safety, and business among others.

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Commissioner forum announced

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Commissioner forum announced

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath County Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Committee (GAC) is hosting a forum featuring the candidates for Klamath County Commissioner Position 1 on April 14 at Oregon Tech.

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Chamber to host Republican Governor candidate forum April 13

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Chamber to host Republican Governor candidate forum April 13

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath County Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will be hosting a Republican Governor Candidate Forum on Wednesday, April 13 at Oregon Tech.

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