House Republican Caucus Welcomes State Representative Court Boice

Sworn In to Represent Vacant House District 1 SALEM, OR – Today, Representative Court Boice (R- Gold Beach) was sworn in to represent House District 1. This seat was left vacant after former Representative David Brock Smith was appointed to Senate District 1. Representative Boice has served in several capacities throughout his career from working … Read more

House Republican Caucus Responds to Governor Kotek’s Proposed Budget

SALEM, OR – Today, the House Republican Caucus released the following statement in response to Governor Kotek’s two-year budget proposal, a $32.1 billion request, which represents a 8.76% increase over the 2021-2023 legislatively approved budget. “Oregonians are experiencing an inflation rate over eight percent and economists are predicting a mild recession over the next year. … Read more

House Republican Caucus Celebrates School Choice Week

SALEM, OR – Today, the House Republican Caucus issued the following statement in support of School Choice Week. National School Choice Week runs from January 22 through January 28, highlighting the importance of giving parents a choice and students the best opportunity at a high-quality education. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregon’s students … Read more

House Republican Leader Announces 2023 Caucus Priorities

SALEM, OR – Today, during a joint press conference with Speaker Dan Rayfield (D-Corvallis) and Majority Leader Julie Fahey (D-Eugene), House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson (R Prineville) announced the 2023 House Republican Legislative Priorities. Leader Breese-Iverson began by highlighting the current status of our state. “It is no secret that Oregon is at a crossroad. … Read more

House Republican Caucus Sends Letter To Governor Tina Kotek

SALEM, OR – Today, the Oregon House Republican Caucus sent a letter to Governor Tina Kotek following her inaugural ceremony, making her the 39th Governor of Oregon. The lawmakers addressed the deep partisan divide across the State of Oregon, and the hope of working together in a meaningful, bi-partisan way. “As exemplified by a trying … Read more

Oregon House Republicans Respond to Environmental Quality Commission’s Decision to Ban Sales of New Gas-Powered Vehicles by 2035

SALEM, OR – Today, the Oregon House Republicans released the following statement after the Environmental Quality Commission approved a rule to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035. The ban will not affect cars already on the road or the purchase of used gas-powered cars but will require those interested in purchasing a … Read more

House Republican Leader Issues Statement Following Governor Brown’s Decision to Commutate All Death Row Sentences

SALEM, OR – Today, House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson (R-Prineville) issued the following statement after Governor Kate Brown’s decision to commutate all death row sentences to life imprisonment during her final days in office. Governor Brown’s term ends on January 9, 2023, just 27 days away. Yet as has been her objective throughout her governorship, … Read more

Leader Breese-Iverson and Representative Reschke Secure Funding for Klamath Community College Well Drilling Curriculum

SALEM, OR – Today, 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. “Klamath County has declared drought … Read more

Oregon House Republicans Elect Leadership for 82nd Legislative Assembly

SALEM, Ore. – Today, the Oregon House Republican Caucus elected its leadership for the 82nd legislative session. The caucus re-elected Representative Vikki Breese-Iverson (R-Prineville) to serve as the House Republican Leader. Representative Breese-Iverson began serving as a State Legislator in 2019 and was first elected to serve as the House Republican Leader in 2021. Representative … Read more