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SALEM, Ore. - On Monday, Representative Lily Morgan (R-Grants Pass) and Representative E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls) announced the introduction of HB 3549. It would reform Oregon’s drug laws broken by Ballot Measure 110.
Read MoreCommentary by, E. Werner Reschke, State Representative, Oregon House District 55
The 82nd Legislative Session began this week on Tuesday. Constitutionally, the session runs a maximum of 160 days, between January 17 and June 25. State lawmakers will be debating policy on behalf of their constituents as well as passing a balanced budget for the next two years (2023-2025).
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Today, the Oregon legislature approved $20 million in funding for critical needs in Klamath County caused by water curtailments and wildfire. “This is welcome news,” said Klamath County Commissioner Kelley Minty Morris, who was on point for local interests pursuing the funding. “We are grateful for this action, and for Governor Brown’s support for this desperately needed funding package.”
Read MoreSALEM, Ore. - Today Oregon House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson (R-Prineville) and Representative E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls) released statements regarding the conclusion of the second special session of 2021.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore. – After a long six-months in a historic session, the Oregon Legislature officially adjourned the 2021 Legislative Session. Navigating through the political process was challenging this year, with the people’s work being conducted at the Capitol while the building was closed to the public.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore. – Today Governor Kate Brown announced to the Lake County Prison Committee that she has decided not to close the Warner Creek Correctional Facility.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore. - On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, State Representative E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls) introduced three bills on the House Floor - HB 3196, HB 3211, and HB 3243.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore. - Rep. Reschke states his opposition to dam removal and transfer being considered by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The first docket (P-14803-001) allows the transfer of four hydropower dams along the Klamath River from PacifiCorp to a newly formed…
Read MoreGovernor Brown plans to close three Oregon correctional facilities over the next two years: Mill Creek in Salem, Shutter Creek in North Bend, and Warner Creek in Lakeview. The negative economic impact to these communities will be extremely challenging.
Read MoreStarting at the beginning of Oregon's 2021 legislative session, all committee meetings are now being held virtually. Therefore testifying in person has changed.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore. - State Representative E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls) announces top priorities for the legislative session with a two-prong focus to keep Oregonians safe and allow families to earn a living.
Read MoreCommentary by, E. Werner Reschke, State Representative House District 56
Oregon’s Speaker of the House has asked the Governor to consider calling a special session in December using a never-used Oregon constitutional provision: Article X-A. This provision was written and amended to provide for a functioning state government given a catastrophic disaster like a massive earthquake, war, tsunami, etc.
On Saturday evening what many worried might eventually happen, did. A man was gunned down in cold blood during another night of violence and vandalism in Portland — which has been raging on for months. A young man, who was wearing a Patriot Prayer hat, was killed for no other apparent reason than he held a different political view than the street mob.
Read MoreLAKEVIEW, Ore. - Representative E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls), Representative Vikki Breese-Iverson (R-Prineville), and Senator Dennis Linthicum (R-Klamath Falls) strongly object to the nearly $10,000 in fines imposed by the Oregon Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) against Howard Drugs in Lakeview, Oregon. OSHA found Howard Pharmacy out of compliance with the Governor’s mask mandate orders.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore. - State Representative E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls) announces funding for Boivin Hall Improvements at Oregon Tech.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore. - Today, Representative E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls) supported Rep. Mike Nearman (R-Independence) in his calling on President Donald Trump close the Mark O. Hatfield Federal Courthouse for the Oregon District located in Portland. Reschke suggests that Klamath County would also make an ideal location for a new courthouse.
Read MoreOregon House Representative, E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls) is our guest on Season 7, Episode 3 of Ask Klamath. In this episode, we a recap of the Oregon Legislature short session, address failures and successes of the session, look ahead to what is next for the Oregon Legislature, and we will take your questions live.
Read MoreYesterday, Oregon Democrats abruptly ended the 2020 short session by closing the 2020 legislative session early. Effectively killing all budget bills, and the bills the short session was intended for. Cap and Trade will likely die in its current form as a result of the Republican boycott.
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