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Democrats Fail on PERS Reform
April 5, 2013
House Republicans Call for Fixing PERS This Session
March 27, 2013
Oregon House Republicans Vote for Information Privacy for Oregon Minors
March 26, 2013
Republican Leaders Offer Budget Proposal
March 4, 2013
House Republicans Comment on March Revenue Forecast
February 15, 2013
PERS Reform, Job Growth Are Key Issues in 2013 Session
January 14, 2013
House Passes Jobs Bill; Republicans Say Oregon Businesses Everywhere Deserve Tax and Regulatory Certainty
December 14, 2012
House Republican Leader Comments on Governor's 2013-15 Budget
November 30, 2012
House Republicans Call for PERS Reforms to Stabilize Education Funding
September 28, 2012
House Republicans Elect New Caucus Leadership
July 18, 2012
House Republican Leader Comments on June 2012 Revenue Forecast
May 22, 2012
2012 Session Offers Accomplishments, But Nearly Every Jobs Bill is Left on the Table
March 5, 2012
House Republicans Seek Distribution of Funds to Assist Homeowners Facing Foreclosures
February 28, 2012
'No Credit? No Problem': Democrats Push Debt Bomb in Final Days of Session
February 23, 2012
Rep. Eyre: Oregonians Can't Afford More Government Debt
February 22, 2012 - video
Rep. McLane Secures Passage of Jobs Bill to Protect Oregon's Private Sector Data Centers
February 22, 2012
Jobs Bill Allows Veterans to Leverage Military Training to Secure Civilian Employment
February 16, 2012
House Approves Additional Mandate Relief for Oregon Schools
February 16, 2012
Rep. Conger: Legislature Must Commit to Fixing PERS for Oregon Schools
February 15, 2012 - video
Timber, Water Jobs Bills Approved by House Committees
February 14, 2012
Republicans Offer Solution to Increase Construction Hiring, Property Values
February 8, 2012
House Republican Leader Comments on March 2012 Revenue Forecast
February 8, 2012
Reps. Eyre and Parrish to Co-Host 'Ladies at the Legislature' Day
February 6, 2012
Proposed Reform Gives Local Communities Greater Role in Economic Development, Job Creation
February 6, 2012
House Republicans Support Solution to Senior Property Tax Deferral Program
February 3, 2012
Rep. Parrish Highlights '50,000 Jobs' Plan on KATU's 'Your Voice, Your Vote'
January 30, 2012
House Republicans Announce 2012 Agenda: 50,000 Jobs in Five Years
January 18, 2012
Reps. Kevin Cameron and Katie Eyre to Hold Telephone Town Hall on Upcoming February Session
January 16, 2012
House Republican Leader Comments on December Revenue Forecast
November 17, 2011
Rep. Bill Garrard to Retire from Oregon Legislature After Term Expires
October 21, 2011
House Republicans Renew Calls for Reforms as Personnel Costs Increase Strain on State Budget
September 22, 2011
Less Spending, Less Debt Under Republican Co-Leadership
September 13, 2011
House Republican Leader Comments on September Revenue Forecast
August 26, 2011
House Republicans Form Policy Committee to Develop Agenda for 2012 and Beyond
July 7, 2011
Budget, Education Reforms Highlight Historic 2011 Session
June 15, 2011
Rep. Wand: Bill Will Create Jobs, Increase Investments in Low-Income Communities
June 28, 2011
Education Reforms Advance in Historic Session
June 21, 2011
HB 2011 Would Save $69 Million and Meet Public Safety, Education Funding Needs
June 15, 2011
House Republicans Support Redistricting Plan, Call for Independent Commission to Develop Future Plans
June 9, 2011
Measure 67 Needs More Fixes to Create Oregon Jobs
June 9, 2011 - video
Increase Classroom Funding By Passing Cost-Saving Reforms
June 2, 2011 - video
Rep. Julie Parrish Goes Shopping to Investigate BPA Claim
May 31, 2011 - video
Republicans Support Bill to Protect OHP Coverage, Demand Transparency in Future Provider Agreements
May 27, 2011
Oregon Director of Veterans Affairs to Join Veteran Rep. Hicks in Honoring Oregon's Fallen War Heroes
May 27, 2011
School Districts Need Reforms to Direct More Dollars to the Classroom
May 25, 2011 - video
Classrooms v. COLAs: Legislature Has a Choice
May 24, 2011 - video
Sen. Starr, Reps. Lindsay, Eyre Brewer to Host Hillsboro Town Hall with Speaker Hanna
May 24, 2011
House Passes Mandate Relief Measures for Oregon Schools
May 24, 2011
Time is Running Short to Pass Pro-Jobs Bills
May 23, 2011 - video
Rep. Conger Introduces School Savings Act to Direct More Funding to the Classroom
May 23, 2011
Rep. McLane Fights Wasteful Spending to Support Program for Seniors and Disabled
May 20, 2011
House Republicans: School Districts, Employees Deserve Relief from State Benefits Board
May 18, 2011
Oregonians Send Message in May 2011 Special Election
May 18, 2011
House Republican News Conference on Care Package for Oregon Veterans
May 16, 2011 - video
House Republicans Offer Care Package for Oregon's Veterans
May 16, 2011
House Republican Leader Comments on May Revenue Forecast
May 12, 2011
Bill Extends Confidentiality to Families of Fallen Public Safety Officers
May 2, 2011 - video
House Passes Funeral Civility Act
April 28, 2011
Rep. Wingard on Bill to Help Reduce Home Foreclosures
April 26, 2011 - video
Insurance Exchange Grant to Move Forward After Republican Scrutiny of Project
April 26, 2011
House Republican Leader Provides Mid-Session Report
April 22, 2011 - video
House Passes Education Reform Bill To Give School Districts
More Flexibility In Hiring Administrators
April 20, 2011
House Passes Ethics Bill to Stop Legislators from Jumping into Lucrative State Jobs
April 20, 2011
Oregon: Sixth Worst State to Earn a Living
April 18, 2011 - video
House Republicans on Passage of K-12 Budget
April 15, 2011 - video
Rep. Eyre Brewer: Oregon Needs Jobs, Healthy Business Environment to Prosper
April 14, 2011 - video
House Republicans Laud Early Passage of K-12 Education Budget
April 13, 2011
Representatives: State Bureaucracy Stifles Job Creation
April 11, 2011 - video
Reps. Wingard and Parrish on Special Interests Blocking K-12 Education Reform
April 8, 2011 - video
Reform Bill Restores Local Control to Land Use Process
April 8, 2011
House Republicans Offer PERS Reforms to House Business and Labor Committee
April 8, 2011
House Republicans Lament Legislature's Failure to Adopt K-12 Education Reforms
April 7, 2011
House Republicans Respond to False Union Advertisement on Co-Chairs Budget
April 6, 2011
Rep. Dennis Richardson on 2011-13 Co-Chairs Budget
April 1, 2011 - video
Co-Chairs Budget Reflects Republican Priorities on Spending, Reserves, Early K-12 Funding
March 29, 2011
Reform Bill Streamlines Insurance Regulations to Promote Affordability, Consumer Choice
March 22, 2011
Rep. Wand Passes Bill to Ensure County Lottery dollars are Spent on Economic Development
March 22, 2011
Rep. Parrish Presents Bills to Strategically Combine Education and Economic Development
March 18, 2011
Representative Matt Wingard on Charter Schools and Education Reform
March 18, 2011 - video
House Bill Makes Health Insurance More Affordable for Oregon Families
March 17, 2011
House Republicans Aim to Create Jobs by Reforming Measure 67
March 15, 2011
House Republicans Will Keep Fighting for Charter Schools, Despite Vote
March 14, 2011
Representative Gene Whisnant on 'Phantom' State Jobs
March 11, 2011 - video
Rep. Mark Johnson to Guest Speak at Local Democrat Meeting, Business Alliance Dinner this Weekend
March 10, 2011
House Republicans Offer Capital Gains Tax Reforms To Create Jobs
March 10, 2011
What They're Saying: Oregon's Phantom Jobs
March 8, 2011
Senate Support for Reconnect Bill Shows Bipartisan Commitment to Job Creation
March 7, 2011
Sen. Winters, Rep. Cameron to Host Aumsville Town Hall
March 7, 2011
Representative Shawn Lindsay on Oregon's Redistricting Process
March 4, 2011 - video
Republicans: Fix Oregon's 'Reconnect' Law to Create Jobs
March 3, 2011
House Education Committee Hears Florida-Style Education Reforms
March 2, 2011
House Education Committee Approves Bill to Support Oregon's Public Charter Schools
February 28, 2011
Representative Dennis Richardson on Oregon's Budget Situation
February 24, 2011 - video
House Republicans Introduce PERS Reform Bill to Limit 'Pick-Up' of Employee Contributions
February 23, 2011
Reform Bill Would Eliminate Vacant Positions in State Government
February 21, 2011
House Republican Leader Kevin Cameron on Job Creation
February 18, 2011 - video
Oregon Legislators to Consider Florida-Based Education Reforms
February 17, 2011
House Republican Leader Comments on March 2011 Revenue Forecast
February 15, 2011
House Republicans Pass Reforms to Promote Paperless Government, Information Sharing
February 14, 2011
House Republicans Propose Main Street Plan to Create Jobs
February 9, 2011
House Republican Leader Comments on Governor's Budget
February 1, 2011
House Republicans Open 2011 Session with Jobs and Reform Agenda
January 10, 2011
House Republicans Elect Caucus Leaders for 2011
December 14, 2010
House Republicans Select Rep. Bruce Hanna as Co-Speaker Designee
December 8, 2010
Democrat Gov't Lending Bill Provides No 'BOOST' to Economy
July 23, 2010
Who's Worried About Oregon's Faltering Economy?
July 15, 2010
House Dems Defend State Labor Costs As Schools Cut Days, Teachers, Programs
June 28, 2010
May (Un)Employment Report Undermines Democrat Spin on Economy
June 18, 2010
Rep. Hanna Comments on Proposed Agency Reductions
June 9, 2010
What They're Saying: Oregon's Budget After 66 and 67
June 7, 2010
Democrats Ignored Economic Reality in Spending Binge
May 28, 2010
Hanna: Budget Shortfall the Result of Overspending, Failure to Address Oregon's Unemployment
May 25, 2010
Census Hiring Gives Temporary Boost to April Jobs Numbers
May 18, 2010
Oregon Suffers Biggest Drop in Annual Business Executive Survey
May 7, 2010
Rep. Hanna Calls on Attorney General to Release All Documents Relating to Foster Controversy
May 6, 2010
Democrats Complete Oregon's Race to the Bottom
May 5, 2010
Oregon Ranks Low Among State Tax Systems for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
April 28, 2010
The Democrats' Race to the Bottom
March 30, 2010
2010 Legislature Spent Another $3.7 Billion- Above and Beyond Spending Increases Passed During 2009 Session
March 25, 2010
2010 Legislative Session Ignored Realities Outside Capitol
February 25, 2010
Rep. Andy Olson Elected House Republican Whip
February 23, 2010
House Republicans Propose Responsible Annual Session Plan
February 23, 2010
Oregon's Charter School Laws Should Work for Children, Not Bureaucrats
February 22, 2010
Republicans Make Final Effort to Pass Rural Jobs Bill
February 19, 2010
Oregon Dems Want Another Taxpayer-Funded Bailout
February 18, 2010
House Passes Bill to Close Capitol's Revolving Door
February 17, 2010
Democrats Play Election Year Politics with Public Safety
February 16, 2010
End, Don't Mend, Oregon's Workplace Gag Law
February 12, 2010
Higher Taxes are Impacting Oregon Jobs
February 9, 2010
House Republicans Urge Passage of Jobs Bills
February 5, 2010
Oregon Led Nation in New Jobless Claims Last Week
February 5, 2010
House Republicans Offer Solution to Make Health Care More Affordable for Individuals and Families
February 3, 2010
Rep. Kennemer to Host Town Halls in Canby, Oregon City
January 28, 2010
House Republicans to Focus on Jobs, Health Care, Gov't Accountability in February
January 27, 2010
State 'Pre-Certified' $336 Million in 2009 BETC Tax Giveaways
January 19, 2010
Rep. Thompson Introduces Biomass Bill to Create Jobs in Rural Communities
January 14, 2010
Hanna Urges Committee Action on Revolving Door Bill
January 12, 2010
Rep. Wingard Awarded Leadership Position in House Republican Caucus
December 7, 2009
Rep. Esquivel to Serve as 'Principal for a Day' at Medford's Madrone Trail Charter School
November 20, 2009
The Divide Between Public, Private Sector Jobs
November 16, 2009
Oregon Loses Over 17,000 Jobs in Past Two Months, Governor Encouraged
October 13, 2009
Oregonians Pay Higher Fees as State Budget Swells Beyond Inflation
October 8, 2009
Democrats' Health Care Reform: Higher Costs for Oregonians, Small Businesses
September 16, 2009
Oregonians Deserve Better Than a 'Jobless Recovery'
August 27, 2009
Close the Capitol's Revolving Door in 2010
August 21, 2009
Democrats Cook the Books in Reporting Stimulus Results
July 28, 2009
Governor Approves Common Sense Fix to State Ethanol Mandate
July 24, 2009
Oregon’s Top Tax Rate Could Reach 57.54 Percent, Second Highest in the World
July 21, 2009
Rep. Wingard Calls For Legislative Hearing On TriMet Benefits
July 20, 2009
As Sherwood's Robin Hood Festival Kicks Off July 17, A Legislative Flashback From Rep. Matt Wingard
July 15, 2009
2009 Session By the Numbers
July 13, 2009
Job-Killing Tax Increases Define 2009 Session
June 30, 2009
House Passes Huffman Bill to Strengthen Privacy Laws
June 29, 2009
House Passes Wingard Bill to Toughen Sentences Against Sexually Abusive Coaches
June 29, 2009
Democrats Seek to Mislead, Confuse Oregonians on Upcoming Tax Votes
June 25, 2009
Republican Rainy Day Fund Plan Requires State to Save Before it Spends
June 24, 2009
Bill Creates Voluntary Mental Health Database to Assist Law Enforcement, Protect At-Risk Oregonians
June 24, 2009
Rep. Matt Wingard on Oregon's Virtual Schools, and the OEA's Efforts To Stop Them
June 24, 2009
Republicans Seek Accountability in Education Spending
June 23, 2009
Kids Lose Again in the ‘House That OEA Built’
June 23, 2009
Legislature Misses Opportunity to Fund a Full School Year
June 22, 2009
Republicans Honor Oregon Voters By Defending Measure 57
June 19, 2009
Republicans Vote to Protect Free Speech in the Workplace
June 19, 2009
What Qualifies as a Green Job?
June 18, 2009
Here’s Why Only 26 Percent of Oregonians Approve of 2009 Legislature’s Performance
June 17, 2009
Oregon Rape Law Should Focus Blame on the Criminal, Not the Victim
June 17, 2009
New House Bill Would Cut Legislative Salaries By 10 Percent
June 15, 2009
Republican Rainy Day Fund Plan Doesn’t Rely on a Permanent, Job-Killing Tax Increase
June 12, 2009
House Passes Additional Measures to Fight Metal Theft
June 11, 2009
House Republicans Try Again to Uphold the Right of Employers to Maintain a Drug-Free Workplace
June 10, 2009
Rep. Wingard: Corporate, Income Tax Increases Threaten Jobs, Businesses
June 10, 2009
$733 Million Tax Increase Threatens Jobs, Small Businesses
June 9, 2009
House Passes Job-Killing Tax Increases
June 9, 2009
Supporting Small Business a Key To Effective Health Care Reform
June 8, 2009
Predatory Tax Increase on Health Care Will Cause Many Working Oregonians to Lose Coverage
June 8, 2009
Democrats' Tax Increases Threaten Jobs and Oregon’s Economic Recovery
June 5, 2009
Rep. Olson Passes Bill Allowing Insurers to Offer Incentives for Healthy Lifestyles
June 4, 2009
Communities Should Be Given Ability to Regulate Strip Clubs
June 4, 2009
Oregon: Dead Last In Happiness
June 4, 2009
Oregon Democrats’ Tax Strategy Has Failed in Other States
June 1, 2009
Governor Signs Bill Giving Communities a Voice in Placement of PSRB Mental Health Clients
May 29, 2009
Legislature Fails to Pass Bill Assuring Oregon Veterans Better Access to Services
May 29, 2009
State Workers, Elected Officials Should Pay ‘Fair Share’ For Taxpayer-Funded Health Insurance
May 29, 2009
Democrats Predatory Health Care Tax Increase Will Increase Bureaucracy, Increase Costs of Care
May 28, 2009
Rep. Huffman Carries Bill Designating U.S. 97 As World War II Veterans Historic Highway
May 28, 2009
Rep. Wingard: TriMet Wastes Millions as it Seeks to Raise Payroll Taxes
May 28, 2009
State Agencies Have $4.9 Billion In Ending Fund Balances
May 26, 2009
Capitol to Send 410 ‘Love Box’ Care Packages to Overseas Troops
May 22, 2009
Republicans Call For Debate, Vote on Main Street Plan to Create Jobs
May 20, 2009
Rep. Cameron to Host Love Box Packing Party to Benefit Overseas Troops
May 19, 2009
Republican Leaders Respond to 2009-11 Co-Chairs Budget
May 18, 2009
Oregon Must Get ‘Back to Basics’; Avoid Driving Jobs, Businesses Out of State
May 15, 2009
May Revenue Forecast: Government Should Live Within Its Means, Help Businesses Succeed and Create Jobs
May 15, 2009
State Spending Up in Early Agency Budget Bills
May 14, 2009
Democrats Raise Licensing Fees to Increase New Agency Spending
May 14, 2009
Republicans Propose Budget That Protects Core Services Without Increasing Taxes
May 12, 2009
Let's Get Back to Basics in State Budgeting
May 12, 2009
Rep. Wingard Leads House Passage of Bill to Honor Fallen Public Safety Officers with Special License Plates
May 8, 2009
House Passes Common Sense Fix To State Ethanol Mandate
May 8, 2009
House Approves Bill With Provision to Promote Hydrogen As Renewable Energy Source
May 6, 2009
Republicans Make Last Push for Accountability in State Agencies And Auditing
May 6, 2009
Senate Passes Rep. Huffman’s Bill to Increase Safety On Oregon’s Rivers
May 5, 2009
High Hospital Tax Could Threaten Jobs, Economy
May 4, 2009
With Record Unemployment, Democrats Tell Businesses to Take a Hike
April 30, 2009
Rep. Huffman Leads House Passage of ‘Work Share’ Bill to Keep Oregonians on the Job
April 29, 2009
Governor Should Publicly Support Plan Putting Oregonians Back to Work in Oregon’s Federal Forests
April 29, 2009
Rep. Matt Wingard Honors Oregon Connections Academy and Online Learning
April 23, 2009
House Delivers Justice To Sexual Assault Victims; Passes DNA Statute Of Limitations Bill
April 23, 2009
State Fails To Act On Forest Plan To Create 15,000 New Jobs
April 23, 2009
Today’s House Floor Debate On Oregon Job Creation
April 23, 2009
Republicans Respond To Rising Unemployment, Bring Job Creation Bill to House Floor
April 22, 2009
Democrats Terminate Job Creation Bills for 2009 Session
April 21, 2009
Rep. Matt Wingard Remembers Dorothy English
April 20, 2009
HB 2067 Imposes Broad Sunsets on Tax Credits without Requiring Future Legislative Review
April 20, 2009
Legislative Audits Bill Increases Accountability, Oversight of State Government
April 17, 2009
Rep. Wingard Sets the Record Straight on Oregon's Online Charter Schools
April 16, 2009
‘Dean of the Oregon House’ Reflects on State's Status as Unemployment Leader
April 15, 2009
Online List Reveals 118 Proposed Tax And Fee Increases
April 15, 2009
Rep. Wingard, House Republicans Stand Up For Rural Oregon
April 13, 2009
State Unemployment Rate Passes 12 Percent
April 13, 2009
House Kills More Oregon Jobs, Passes Bill to Stop New Destination Resorts
April 13, 2009
HB 2067 Raises Income Taxes By Imposing Sunsets On Dozens of Key Tax Credits
April 9, 2009
Oregon Tax Revenue Surged 135 Percent In 2008 Fourth Quarter
April 9, 2009
House Passes Bipartisan ‘Youth Opportunity And Responsibility Bill’
April 7, 2009
Rep. Hanna Presents Bill To Assure Stable Funding To School-Based Health Centers
April 6, 2009
While Democrats Attack ‘Main Street,’ Their $175 Million Stimulus Plan Produces Just 16 New Jobs
April 6, 2009
Reps. Hanna, Freeman Present Main Street Plan To House Committee
April 3, 2009
Human Services Programs Held Hostage For Tax Increases
April 3, 2009
Bipartisan Group Of Elected Officials, Business Leaders Urge Passage Of Main Street Plan
April 2, 2009
House Passes Olson-Sprenger Bill Targeting Text Messaging by Sexual Predators
March 31, 2009
Oregon’s Economic Outlook Ranks 39 of 50 Nationally
March 30, 2009
Bill Offers Oregonians Relief From State Ethanol Mandate
March 26, 2009
Rep. Wingard, Republicans Seek To Expand School Choice, Education Opportunities For Oregon’s Kids
March 26, 2009
Eliminating Tax Credits Would Raise Taxes On Oregonians
March 26, 2009
Rep. Matt Wingard On Electronic Voting Bill
March 25, 2009
Bill Extends Statute of Limitations on Civil Lawsuits for Child Sexual Abuse
March 19, 2009
Rep. Hanna Urges Passage Of Bipartisan Bill Prohibiting Medical Marijuana Use in the Workplace
March 18, 2009
Oregon: A National Leader In Unemployment Surge
March 17, 2009
Rep. Jim Thompson Calls For Hearings On Main Street Plan To Create Jobs
March 17, 2009
Republicans Propose Reforms To Reduce Health Care Costs, Promote Patient Choice
March 13, 2009
Republican Legislators Introduce Truth-In-Campaign Measures
March 12, 2009
Bill Gives Communities A Voice In Placement of PSRB Mental Health Clients
March 11, 2009
Rep. Cameron Says Main Street Plan Will Put Oregonians Back to Work
March 9, 2009
Bill Enables Innocent Drivers to Expunge DUII Arrest Records
March 9, 2009
SB 581: Introducing Oregon’s Newest Specialty License Plate
March 5, 2009
Rebalance Plan Fails To Protect Schools, Troopers and Oregon's Court System
March 5, 2009
Main Street Plan Would Create 6,000 Jobs, Boost Property Values By $254 Million
March 3, 2009
Republican Leaders: Rebalance Plan Cuts Important Services, yet Protects Nonessential Spending
February 26, 2009
Bill Targets Coaches Who Sexually Abuse Young Athletes
February 26, 2009
Oregonians Need Jobs and New Solutions, Not Higher Taxes and More Government Debt
February 26, 2009
Rebalance Raids Economic Development, Education, Public Safety Funds
February 26, 2009
Legislature Must Not Break Its Promise to State Troopers
February 25, 2009
Democratic Plan Fails to Prevent School Closures This Year
February 24, 2009
Statement from House Republican Leader Bruce Hanna on March Revenue Forecast
February 20, 2009
Statement from House Republican Leader Bruce Hanna on Governor’s Budget Announcement
February 19, 2009
House Republicans Oppose Partisan Bill Targeting Family Business, Workers in Canby
February 19, 2009
Republican Leaders: Legislature Must Keep Promises to Kids, Seniors, Most Vulnerable
February 18, 2009
Republicans Endorse Measures To Fill Current K-12 Budget Gap
February 16, 2009
House Republicans Urge Co-Chairs to Prioritize Spending, Spare Seniors’ Programs from Budget Cuts
February 13, 2009
Explosion Heard Across The State: Land Use Committee Puts Over 1,000 People On The Street
February 13, 2009
Republican Leaders Call on Governor to Reverse All Pay Increases, Reduce Agency Executive Salaries
February 12, 2009
Unsustainable 'Record Reinvestment' in Education Now Leading to Cuts, Disinvestment
February 11, 2009
Rep. Hanna Urges Legislature to Provide Relief for Oregonians Facing Unexpected Tax Increase
February 9, 2009
Video: Rep. Esquivel Compares 'Main Street' Plan to Democrats' Borrow and Spend Package
February 6, 2009
House Passes Borrow-And-Spend Stimulus Bill; Package Authorizes Bonds For Deferred Maintenance
February 5, 2009
House Votes to Undermine Obama's Economic Stimulus Plan; Passes Preemptive Tax Increase on Businesses
February 4, 2009
Legislation Denies Oregon Companies Benefits of Federal Stimulus Package
February 2, 2009
Rep. Richardson Explains the 'Main Street' Economic Stimulus Plan
January 30, 2009
House Republicans Announce 'Main Street' Economic Stimulus Plan to Help All Oregonians
January 29, 2009
Legislators, Executive Branch Leaders Should Contribute to Their Own Health Insurance Premiums
January 26, 2009
Spending Package Takes Money Away from Vital Services
January 22, 2009
Statement from Republican Leadership on Inauguration of President Barack Obama
January 20, 2009
Statement from House Republican Leader Bruce Hanna on State Budget Shortfall
January 16, 2009
Democrats' Right Track Economy Continues to Deteriorate; Legislation Introduced to Raise Taxes on Personal Income, Businesses and More
January 15, 2009
Statement from House Republican Leader Bruce Hanna on Governor's State of the State Address
January 12, 2009
Rep.-Elect Kennemer Resumes Legislative Service by Volunteering at Oregon Food Bank
January 11, 2009
Rep. Olson to Host Albany Town Hall with Rep. Gelser, Sen. Morse
December 31, 2008
House Republicans Demand Answers as Parents, Kids Lose Hundreds of Millions in State Savings Program
December 19, 2008
Winter Storms Slam Oregon, Democrats Propose Raiding 911 Emergency Services Fund
December 17, 2008
As Unemployment Rate Reaches 8.1 Percent, Government Payrolls Swell
December 15, 2008
'Concierge' Services: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
December 5, 2008
Governor Adds 1,451 Positions in 2009-11 Recommended Budget
December 4, 2008
Despite Dire Warnings, Most Agencies Spared From Budget Cuts
December 3, 2008
Statement from House Republican Leader Bruce Hanna Regarding 2009-11 Governor's Recommended Budget
December 1, 2008
Statement from House Republican Leader Bruce Hanna on House Democrats' Economic Plan
November 25, 2008
Democrats Propose Tax Increases On Personal Income, Senior Citizens, Small Businesses
November 25, 2008
Kids Deserve High Expectations, Oregonians Deserve Accountability in Public Education
November 20, 2008
House Republicans Call for Sustainable, Prioritized Spending; Economic Stimulus, Relief for Working Families
November 19, 2008
Statement by House Republican Leader Bruce Hanna on New Unemployment Numbers
November 17, 2008
House Republicans Elect Leadership for 2009
November 7, 2008
State Unemployment Rate Remains Above National Average; Republicans Focus on Economic Stimulus, Capital Investment
October 13, 2008
With Oregon in Recession, Governor's Political Appointees Receive 33 Percent Pay Raises
September 22, 2008
Sounds Familiar- Democrats Generate Budget Deficit During Economic Recession
September 19, 2008
Democrats' OEBB Hurting Schools in Eastern Oregon
September 18, 2008
Oregon Loses 7,400 Jobs in August; State Agency Directors Get Lavish Pay Raises
September 15, 2008
The September Revenue Forecast and the Democrats' Right Track Economy
August 28, 2008
Revenue Forecast: Legislature Spends Billions While Ignoring Poor Economy and Job Losses
August 28, 2008
Rep. Matt Wingard to be Sworn-In Wednesday
August 22, 2008
Rep. Hanna, Rep. Morgan Urge Federal Panel to Reject Coos Bay Line Abandonment
August 21, 2008
House Republicans Welcome Matt Wingard to Oregon House of Representatives
August 19, 2008
House Republicans to Seek Repeal of Ethanol Mandate; Increase MPG, Bring Relief at the Pump
August 14, 2008
Oregon's Job Losses: House Republicans Offer Solutions While Democrats Consider Pay Raises for Elected Officials
August 12, 2008
Oregon Students Falling Behind
August 8, 2008
Rep. Dennis Richardson Appointed to Asian Education Foundation Board of Directors
August 7, 2008
House Republicans Announce Plan to Reduce Health Care Costs, Reform State Regulations
August 7, 2008
House Republicans Announce Plan to Increase Legislative Oversight on State Agencies
August 1, 2008
Oregon's Job Growth Sputters: Dems Shrug, House Republicans Offer Solutions
July 31, 2008
House Republicans to Target Text Messaging by Sexual Predators
July 24, 2008
House Republicans Support Plan to Provide Tax Fairness, Help Working Families With Rising Costs
July 22, 2008
Democrats' 'C+' State Government Produces $63.6 Million Dollar Flop
July 18, 2008
Rep. Hanna's Calls for Special Session to Restore Fairness in District 29
July 17, 2008
Rep. Hanna's Letter Calling for Special Session
July 17, 2008
Oregon House Republican 2009 Agenda
July 16, 2008
Building A Better Oregon: House Republicans Announce 2009 Legislative Agenda
July 16, 2008
Oregon Lost 6,700 Jobs in Past Three Months
July 8, 2008
DEMOCRATS’ OEBB: TAKING DOLLARS OUT OF THE CLASSROOM
Republicans, School Districts Warned OEBB Would Increase Costs to Oregon Schools
July 3, 2008
Market-Based Reforms the Best Prescription for Improving Oregon's Health Care System
July 2, 2008
Democrats on Rural Oregon: 'We Don't Give Credit for Cows and Land'
June 27, 2008
Despite Promises of Savings, Democrats' School Health Bureaucracy is Increasing Costs
June 26, 2008
House Republicans Announce Plan to Combat Metal Theft in 2009
June 19, 2008
Rep. Sprenger Seeks Innovative Solutions for School Choice
June 18, 2008
Oregon Rural Health Coalition Endorses Rep. Maurer's Health Access Oregon Plan
June 18, 2008
Snowball Has New Home; Rep. Gilliam Continues to Question Agency Decisions, Taxpayer Costs
June 12, 2008
Governor's Right Track Economy Likely Slipped Into Recession in March
June 6, 2008
Oregon Revenue Forecast: Slow Economic Growth Unacceptable
May 28, 2008
Oregon Students Deserve Education Reforms, Accountability
May 28, 2008
Rep. Hanna to Hold Ethics Reform Town Hall
May 19, 2008
Poll: Metro-Area Oregonians Increasingly Worried About Governor's 'Right Track' Economy
May 16, 2008
The RiverBend Scandal- Yet Another Reason to Create a Legislative Audits Office
May 15, 2008
Rep. Maurer Selected for National Leadership Training
May 9, 2008
Rep. Olson: Lawsuit Threatens Efforts to Protect Children
April 28, 2008
Rep. Jenson Chairs Multi-State Council to Review Water Issues
April 16, 2008
In Case You Missed It: Unemployment Rising in Governor's 'Right Track' Economy
April 16, 2008
Rep. Morgan Appointed to Emergency Board, General Government Subcommittee
April 4, 2008
In Case You Missed It: Governor's Leadership on the Economy: What, Me Worry?
April 2, 2008
In Case You Missed It: House Democrats Blocked Education Accountability Reform in 2007
March 17, 2008
Nursing Board Staff Reports Uninvestigated Complaints, Incomplete Probation Files, ‘Inappropriately’ Closed Cases
March 3, 2008
Rep. Gilliam Urges Support for the Development of a Hydrogen-Based Economy
February 28, 2008
February Session: Legislature Approves Six Of Eight Republican Priorities
February 22, 2008
Rep. Whisnant Leads Efforts to Keep Meth Dealers Behind Bars
February 22, 2008
Bipartisan Task Force Formed to Prepare Student Protection Legislation for 2009 Session
February 20, 2008
House Republicans Propose Emergency Bill to Stop Re-Hiring of Abusive Teachers
February 19, 2008
House Approves Bill to Protect Volunteers at Mt. Bachelor
February 14, 2008
House Passes Bill to Protect Oregonians from Predatory Foreclosure Scams
February 14, 2008
Republicans Lead Efforts To Secure Oregon Driver’s Licenses
February 13, 2008
In Case You Missed It: House Re-Passes Accountability Bill, Yet Republicans Continue Call For Legislative Auditor
February 12, 2008
Unsustainable Spending Leaves Oregon Ill-Prepared for Slowing Economy
February 8, 2008
Research Briefing: Democrats Prepare for Next Partisan Vote of February Session
February 6, 2008
Rep. Sherrie Spenger Sworn into Office
February 4, 2008
Republican Leadership Statement on 2008 Co-Chairs Budget
February 4, 2008
House Democrats Pass Rules to Hijack Legislative Process
February 4, 2008
House Republicans Welcome Sherrie Sprenger To Oregon House Of Representatives
February 1, 2008
Research Briefing: Speaker Merkley to Raise Campaign Cash During Legislative Session
January 30, 2008
Rep. Cliff Bentz Sworn Into Office
January 28, 2008
Rep. Cliff Bentz to be Sworn-In Monday
January 23, 2008
House Republicans Welcome Rep. Cliff Bentz to Oregon House of Representatives
January 22, 2008
Oregon Fallen War Heroes Memorial Becoming a Reality
January 18, 2008
Rep. Lim Renews Efforts to Improve Safety on Mt. Hood
January 17, 2008
In Case You Missed It: Legislature Needs to Restore 'The Big Look' in February
January 16, 2008
Research Briefing: A History of the OSP 24/7 Funding Debate
January 10, 2008
No Excuses: Oregon Needs More Troopers for 24/7 State Police Coverage
January 10, 2008
In Case You Missed It: Oregon Schools Continue to Lack Teacher Development Tools
January 9, 2008
Why Now, Why Not 2007?
January 7, 2008
Republicans Invite Democrats to Join them on Session Priorities
January 7, 2008
Rep. Hanna, Attorney General Myers to Host Identity Theft Town Hall
January 3, 2008
New Year Brings More Government Spending, No Accountability
December 27, 2007
With New Year Approaching,
Democrats Want Oregonians to Forget Much-Needed Reforms
December 20, 2007
Republicans Propose Funding for State Police, Project Independence and 'Big Look' Commission
December 13, 2007
Republicans Propose Funding for February 2008 Special Session
December 13, 2007
Rep. Butler to Pursue Church Missionary Work; Gives Notice of Plans to Resign in 2008
December 11, 2007
Legislature Poised to Take Action on Republican Priorities
December 4, 2007
Rep. Gilliam in Nicaragua for Humanitarian Work
November 19, 2007
Oregon House and Senate Republicans 2008 Special Session Priorities
November 8, 2007
House Republican Leader to Visit Hermiston to Discuss Agriculture, Energy Issues
November 5, 2007
House Republicans Support Legal ID for Legal Residents
October 17,2007
Bucky and Snowball Issue Points to Bigger Problems in State Government
October 11, 2007
Rep. Gilliam Seeks High-Level Resolution for Snowball's Immediate Release
October 9, 2007
House Republicans Support Legal ID for Legal Residents
October 4, 2007
Rep. Gilliam Questions Costs of Pet Deer Seizure
October 3, 2007
Letter to Director Elicker Regarding Pet Deer Seizure
October 3, 2007
House Republicans Applaud Performance Auditing for Portland Public Schools
September 27, 2007
Sen. Ferrioli, Rep. Huffman to Tour Downtown Madras, Visit Local Small Businesses
September 20, 2007
Democrats Shut Down 'Big Look' Task Force, Efforts to Reform State Land-Use System
September 10, 2007
Representative Huffman Appointed to Education, Economic Development Committees
September 6, 2007
Board of Nursing: Accountability Must Start At The Top
September 5, 2007
Rep. Chuck Burley Appointed To Caucus Leadership Position
August 31, 2007
Rep. Bruce Hanna Elected House Republican Leader
August 30, 2007
Representative John Huffman Sworn into Office
August 30, 2007
Session Wrap-up: house Democrats Vote To Pass Over $856 Million In New Taxes And Fees
July 20, 2007
House Republicans Work To Keep Medical Marijuana Out Of The Workplace
June 25, 2007
House Democrats Pass Payroll Tax In Final Hours
June 25, 2007
House Republicans Revive Emergency Assistance Fund For Active Oregon National Guard Members And Families
June 22, 2007
House Democrats Reject Requiring Proof of Citizenship for First-Time Voter Registration
June 23, 2007
Desperate Democrats Push Constitutional Tax Increase Without Public
Input
June 21, 2007
House Republicans Propose Legislative Audit Office to Increase Accountability in State Government
June 20, 2007
Rep. Greg Smith, House Republicans Advance Oasis Project To Expand Water Resources In Northeastern Oregon
June 19, 2007
House Republicans Kill Democratic Plan Allowing Counties to Raise Vehicle Fees Without Voter Approval
June 18, 2007
House Republicans Seek Education Reforms; Greater Accountability, More Dollars For The Classroom
June 19, 2007
House Republicans Seek To Ban State Government From Hiring Illegal Immigrants
June 15, 2007
House Democrats Finish Measure 37 Repeal, Adopt Secret Amendments
June 6, 2007
Moore Poll: Growing Opposition To New Taxes
June 5, 2007
House Republicans Pass Bill To Implement Real Id Act
June 1, 2007
House Republicans Seek Votes on Tax Reforms to Boost Job Growth, Protect Families, Farms and Small Businesses
May 31, 2007
House Republicans Push for Common Sense Immigration Reform: Bring Legislative Package to House Floor
May 30, 2007
House Republicans Support OSP Budget: Continue to Demand 24/7 Trooper Coverage
May 29, 2007
House Democrats Reject Tougher Sentencing for Repeat Property Crimes and ID Theft
May 23, 2007
Representative Girod: Paroled Sex Offenders Shouldn't Reside in Communities Without 24/7 Police Protection
May 21, 2007
More Pain At The Pump: House Democrats Seek Gas Tax Hike
May 17, 2007
Democrats’ State Police Budget Fails To Restore 24/7 Coverage
May 17, 2007
Representative Dallum Leads House Republicans in Urging President to Extend County Timber Payments
May 15, 2007
Representative Scott: May Forecast Offers Opportunities for Higher Ed, State Police and Tax Relief
May 15, 2007
Bribery?: Democrats Trade Tax Dollars for Votes on Public Safety Budgets
May 10, 2007
Speaker Manipulates Rules to Pass Bills Affecting Budget
May 9, 2007
House Democrats Propose 1280 Percent Tax Increase on Oregon Businesses
May 8, 2007
House Republican Leader Comments on Loss of Representative Sumner
May 8, 2007
House Republicans Will Vote to Defend Property Rights, Will of Oregon Voters on Measure 37
May 3, 2007
Committee Deadline Passes with No Action on Immigration Reform
April 30, 2007
Democrats Undermine Oregon Voters by Gutting Measure 37
April 27, 2007
Speaker Merkley Stifles Debate on Children's Health Care
April 26, 2007
House Democrats Block 24/7 State Police Coverage on Oregon's Highways
April 25, 2007
House Approves Floor Vote on Republicans' State Police Funding Plan
April 23, 2007
House Speaker Should Explain Preferential Treatment Given to Union Lobbyist
April 23, 2007
House Democrats Abandon Bi-Partisanship by Advancing Flawed Health Program
April 19, 2007
House Republicans Vote to Protect Oregonians' Access to Initiative Process
April 18, 2007
Representative
Hanna Calls for Death Tax Relief for Oregon Families, Small Businesses
and Farms
April 18, 2007
House Republicans Vote To Reform Cim/cam For Third Consecutive Session
April 18, 2007
Tax
Day: Don't Expect Relief from House Democrats
April 17, 2007
Bad Faith Negotiations Imperil Measure 37 Compromise
April 13, 2007
House Republicans Send Message: Don't De-Fund Oregon Project Independence
April 12, 2007
House Democrats Spin Uneventful, Unfocused Session
April 4, 2007
House Republicans Call for Immediate Vote on 07-09 Education Budget Bill; Demand Action on School Funding
March 29, 2007
House Republicans Present Bill to Fund Schools First
March 29, 2007
House Republicans to Annouce Dedicated Funding Plan for Oregon State Police
March 28, 2007
Rep. Scott Presents Death Tax Reform Plan
March 23, 2007
Representative Scott Comments on Release of 2007-09 Co-Chairs Budget
March 22, 2007
House Republicans Defeat SB 400; Protect Local Governments, Police and Fire Departments from Higher Costs
March 21, 2007
House
Democrats Engage in Political Posturing with Symbolic Iraq Measure
March 20, 2007
House Republicans: Representative Hanna Comments on Rainy Day Fund Signing
March 16, 2007
Representative
Scott Opposes Bill to Increase Education Costs
March 12, 2007
Rainy Day Fund Package: House Republicans Succeed In Protecting Tax Relief For Small Business
March 8, 2007
Representative Burley Leads Efforts to Boost Oregon's Biofuels Industry
March 1, 2007
House Republicans Office Saves Taxpayer Dollars
March 1, 2007
House Republicans Support Responsible Rainy Day Fund; Bring Plan to House Floor for Vote
February 27, 2007
House Republicans to Present Rainy Day Fund Plan; Fight for Oregon Small Business
February 23, 2007
House Republicans: Legislature Should Fund Education First
February 19, 2007
Moore Poll: Nearly Seven in Ten Oregonians Believe State Government has Enough Money
February 19, 2007
Sensible Immigration Reform Legislative Package Kicks Off at Capitol Rally
February 9, 2007
House Republicans Propose Oregon Stability and Investment Plan
House
Republican Oregon Stability and Investment Plan
Oregon
Stability and Investment Plan
Febraury 2, 2007
House Republicans Ask: What Happened to Talk of a Rainy Day Fund?
January 30, 2007
House Republicans
Propose Affordable, Responsible Amendments To Healthy Kids
January 30, 2007
Key House Republicans Raise Questions Over Governor's Health and Tobacco Tax Proposal
January 24, 2007
Representative Olson Supports Strict Session Guidelines for 2007 Oregon Legislature
January 17, 2007
House
Democrats Reject Ban on Gifts from Lobbyists
January 8, 2007
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