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a mass overdose event in the streets of Portland, as well as public opinion polling showing Oregonians want the measure repealed in urging the governor to take action. 

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Letter to the Editor: Museum Supporters PAC respond to Reschke

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Letter to the Editor: Museum Supporters PAC respond to Reschke

Letter to the Editor by, Klamath County Museum Supporters PAC
Rep. E. Werner Reschke has come out against the proposed tax levy for the Klamath County Museum, which includes a small increase to fund museum operations.

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Oregon Tech awarded $18 million for geothermal project

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Oregon Tech awarded $18 million for geothermal project

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Oregon Institute of Technology has successfully secured $18,160,000 in state bond funding to complete a full renovation of the university’s unique geothermal heating and hot water system at its Klamath Falls campus.

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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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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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Commentary: Advocating for Rural Health Care

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Commentary: Advocating for Rural Health Care

Commentary by, E. Werner Reschke, State Representative of Oregon, House District 55
We have concluded the 4th week of 22 weeks in the long legislative session of 2023. With a new House Speaker & Senate President, both chambers seem to be moving at a slightly slower pace than with previous sessions. This extra time is good, as it allows legislators, the media and the public to better keep up with what is happening and give their opinions on various bills.

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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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KCC in development of well drilling program

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KCC in development of well drilling program

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Addressing a major need in the Klamath Basin, Klamath Community College will soon launch a new well drilling program that will provide training for licensure of well drillers and well construction workers.

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Representative E. Werner Reschke secures funding for Klamath County domestic wells

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Representative E. Werner Reschke secures funding for Klamath County domestic wells

SALEM, Ore. – Representative E. Werner Reschke successfully secured 5 million dollars in emergency funding for Klamath County residents who are suffering from failed domestic wells due to drought. The Oregon Emergency Board convened Friday afternoon to pass an emergency funding request to specifically help Klamath County citizens. The request passed unanimously.

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KCC kicks off fundraising campaign for apprenticeship center [VIDEO]

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KCC kicks off fundraising campaign for apprenticeship center [VIDEO]

KLAMATH FALLS — The construction site of Klamath Community College’s Apprenticeship Center served as a backdrop for the kickoff of a community capital campaign organized by the KCC Foundation, featuring speeches by community leaders and donors Friday, April 29.

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OIT Receives $400k for track and respiratory care program

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OIT Receives $400k for track and respiratory care program

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Two generous grants awarded to the Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) this week will assist in completing improvements for outdoor athletic activities and expanding hands-on healthcare instruction.

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Rep. Reschke files for State Representative, Oregon House District 55

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Rep. Reschke files for State Representative, Oregon House District 55

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Representative E. Werner Reschke filed today with the Secretary of State’s office as the Republican candidate for House District 55 in the Oregon Legislature for the 2023-2024 term.

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Rep. Reschke Endorses Christine Drazan for Governor

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Rep. Reschke Endorses Christine Drazan for Governor

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - State Representative E. Werner Reschke (R-Klamath Falls) today announced his endorsement of State Representative and former House GOP Leader Christine Drazan (R-Canby) in the race for governor. Reschke made the announcement during campaign events with Drazan earlier today in Klamath Falls.

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Commentary: Redistricting, Klamath County residents not served well

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Commentary: Redistricting, Klamath County residents not served well

Commentary by, Oregon House Representative, E. Werner Reschke
On Monday, September 20, 2021, the Legislature was called into a special session to redraw the district lines for State Representatives, State Senators, and U.S. Representatives. This constitutional requirement is to be done by the legislature every 10 years to account for a shift in population

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Oregon Institute of Technology officially designated as Oregon’s Polytechnic University

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Oregon Institute of Technology officially designated as Oregon’s Polytechnic University

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) has received official designation from the Oregon Legislature as Oregon’s Polytechnic University through the passage of House Bill 2472A. The designation identifies Oregon Tech as the state’s polytechnic university, specializing in tech-infused degrees and a unique teaching and learning approach that is hands-on, experiential and project-based.

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