Sen. Weber & Rep. McIntire sue Oregon Legislature

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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Rep. Reschke introduces resolution on parents rights

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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Commentary: Unconstitutional

Commentary: Unconstitutional

Commentary by, Rep. E. Werner Reschke. On Friday, the Governor issued new mandates for a two week “freeze” from November 18th through December 2nd, claiming concerns about rising COVID cases in Oregon.

It is important to note that many of her orders are unconstitutional from both a Federal and State perspective. It does not matter what her reasons are, what she claims, or what statues she may cite.

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Local Lawmakers file suit against Governor Brown

Local Lawmakers file suit against Governor Brown

On October 16, 2020, attorney James L. Buchal filed a 13-page complaint against Governor Kate Brown alleging that Brown’s emergency orders exceeded her authority granted by the Oregon Constitution.

The complaint identifies the Plaintiffs as Senator Dennis Linthicum (R-Klamath Falls), Representative Mike Nearman (R-Independence), Representative E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls), and Washington County businessman Neil Ruggles.

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