Reschke files for State Representative, Oregon House District 55
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On September 25, E. Werner Reschke filed to run for State Representative, House District 55 in 2024.
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Leader Breese-Iverson and Rep. Reschke secure funding for KCC well drilling curriculum
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SALEM, OR – Today [December 9, 2022], the Joint Legislative Emergency Board approved $975,000 for Klamath Community College to invest in a water well drilling rig and well drilling curriculum. The current shortage of well constructors in Klamath County is anticipated to worsen with increased training requirements becoming effective on July 1, 2023.
Read MoreOp-Ed: Another Kind of Violence
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Op-Ed Commentary by, E. Werner Reschke, State Representative District 56 of Oregon.
We are all too familiar with the senseless violence happening on the streets of Portland each night. I commend the local police, Oregon State Police and Federal Agents who have done their best to protect property and people, given the political handcuffs they must wear. It takes men and women of real character to face adversity and chaos night after night, knowing the work of keeping the peace is a dangerous job, being also despised by some.
Read MoreKCSD Lobbying efforts for small school funding pay off
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Klamath County School District’s four rural high schools will continue to receive $2.2 million for needed programs thanks, in part, to the lobbying efforts of 10 students from Lost River, Gilchrist, Chiloquin, and Bonanza.
Read MoreUnanimous Passage of Bills provides Help to local Hospital and Schools
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Salem, Ore. - HB 2847 and HB 2867 passed unanimously in the House and Senate during the last week of legislative session. Both bills were chief-sponsored by Rep. E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls).
Read MoreCommentary: Did Oregonians Vote for That?
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Commentary by, Representative E. Werner Reschke & Representative Carl Wilson
As the legislature enters the final week of the 2019 session, Senate Republicans have left the State Capitol in protest of many things. Their absence means many policy & budget bills remain unpassed. However, a continuing resolution, passed and signed before Senate Republicans left, will keep state government humming along for at least the next 3 months.
Read MorePhoto Story: Klamath Community College honors the Class of 2019
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Klamath Community College’s 2019 commencement ceremony was held Friday, June 14, 2019, and celebrated nearly 150 KCC students earning a college degree or certificate.
Read MoreOregon Rep. Reschke to speak at 2019 KCC commencement ceremony
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Klamath Falls, Ore. – Klamath Community College is pleased to announce that Oregon State Representative E. Werner Reschke will be the keynote speaker at the college’s 2019 commencement ceremony, which will take place on June 14, at 6 p.m. at the KCC campus.
Read MoreGovernor signs bill providing high-speed broadband internet
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Salem, Ore. – House Bill 3061 was signed by Governor Brown on Monday. The bill was chief-sponsored by Rep. E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls).
House Bill 3061 amends ORS 271 to allow municipalities to transfer property acquired from government entities to private corporations if used to provide broadband internet services to the citizens. It allows a political subdivision to waive and relinquish interest within 20 years of the transfer if such action is determined to be in the public interest.
Read MoreBill brings Eternal Hills Funeral Home resolution, clean-up of cemetery scheduled for May 4
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Salem, Ore. – “This frustrating circumstance with Eternal Hills Funeral Home was caused by an owner who failed in their responsibilities to the families they served with a blatant disregard to the state regulatory agencies," said Rep. E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls).
Read MoreBill qualifies Licensing for Military Spouses
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Salem, Ore. – HB 3030 passed in a unanimous vote on the House Floor on Thursday. The bill was chief-sponsored by Rep. E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls) who worked with Rep. McLane, Klamath County Commissioners, and Col. Jeff Smith, Commander 173rd Fighter Wing.
Read MoreBill qualifies benefits for Sky Lakes Medical Center
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Salem, Ore. – HB 2847 passed in a unanimous vote on the House Floor on Monday. The bill was chief-sponsored by Rep. E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls).
The measure expands the list of hospitals, to include Sky Lakes Medical Center, as a hospital classified as a rural referral center and also classified as a sole community hospital, and whose medical staff may qualify for rural medical provider tax credit. Eligible providers…
Read MoreLobbying for their future, and $2.2 million
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When senior Madison Mefford learned that Gilchrist Junior-Senior High School was at risk of losing small school funding and classes and programs that funding provides, she jumped at the chance to do something about it.
Mefford was among 10 students from Gilchrist, Lost River, Chiloquin and Bonanza high schools who, as members of Klamath County School District’s Legislative Team, traveled to the Capitol in Salem Monday to testify before the House Committee on Education. They urged lawmakers to support a bill that would guarantee their schools continue to receive $2.2 million in small school funding.
Read MoreRep. Reschke Calls for Renaming NBA Franchise to Oregon Trail Blazers
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SALEM, Ore. – A statement from E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls) on House Concurrent Resolution 15 to change the Portland Trailblazers to the Oregon Trail Blazers.
Read MoreOp-Ed: Clear and Strong Goals Set for 2019
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Op-Ed Commentary by, E. Werner Reschke, Oregon State Representative House District 56
Rep. E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls), announced his agenda for 2019 Legislative Session after Swearing-in at opening ceremonies on the Oregon House Chamber Floor. "My goals are clear and simple, to represent the needs of this district and look for opportunities to expand Liberty to all Oregonians,” said Rep. Reschke.
Read MoreHundreds Attend Hearing on Jordan Cove Pipeline
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Over 300 people attended a standing room only hearing on the Jordan Cove Energy Project at Klamath Community College Monday night. For two and a half hours, supporters and opponents of the project were able to voice opinions. The hearing was held as an opportunity for the public to specifically voice opinions on the removal-fill permit application. A process required by the State of Oregon for the proposed Jordan Cove Energy Project.
Read MoreSeason 2, Episode 7 - E. Werner Reschke
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Representative E. Werner Reschke is our guest on Season 2, Episode 7 of Ask Klamath.
Read MoreOp-Ed: The Real Cost of Marijuana
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Op-Ed Commentary by, E. Werner Reschke, Oregon State Representative House District 56
You probably have been told about the wonderful things that could happen in Klamath Falls if the people would vote to “lift the ban” on the recreational retail sale of marijuana. At first blush, the idea may actually sound good — expanding liberty (letting people choose for themselves) and adding revenue to our budget-strapped schools and law enforcement. However, retail marijuana is a short-term band-aid to address serious budgeting issues.
Read MoreOp-Ed: Letter in Opposition to Dam Removal Along the Klamath River
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Op-Ed Commentary by, E. Werner Reschke, State Representative District 56 of Oregon.
I stand in firm opposition to dam removal along the Klamath River. For multiple generations these dams have provided exemplary flood control, and abundance of clean, renewable, reliable and affordable power for the region, in addition to recreational enjoyment.
Read MoreOp-Ed: Political Theater
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Op-Ed Commentary by, E. Werner Reschke, State Representative, District 56
The Governor has called a special session of the Oregon legislature for the week of May 21st. According to the Governor, the purpose of this special session is to pass one bill which will address an “obvious inequity in Oregon’s tax system”. With the changes to the Federal Tax code passed by President Trump in 2018…
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