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Statement on Social Distancing Executive Order
I support the current social distancing measures in the effort to slow and eventually stop the spread of the Coronavirus. We must pay special attention to our senior, disabled, and vulnerable members of our communities to ensure their safety, as well as the safety of...
2020 legislative session comes to abrupt ending; local lawmakers react to leaders’ decision
Larry Meyer and Leslie Thompson | The Argus Observer | March 6, 2020 ONTARIO — With Democrats and Republicans at loggerheads over Senate Bill 1530, the cap and trade bill to reduce greenhouse gases, the Oregon Legislature’s short session ground to a halt Thursday...
Filing deadline nears for May 19 Primary Election
Larry Meyer | The Argus Observer | March 1, 2020 VALE — People who want to get on the May 19 Primary Ballot have just over a week to file with the Oregon Secretary of State’s office for state and federal offices or the Malheur County Clerk’s office. The deadline is...
Oregon: Legislators Take a Stand Against Gun Control
NRA-ILA Oregon | February 28, 2020 A group of pro-Second Amendment lawmakers have taken the step of refusing to attend floor sessions. Their action prevents a chamber of the Oregon Legislature from reaching a quorum and stops House Bill 4005A and other bills from...
Rep. Owens wants to get back to Capital
Leslie Thompson | The Argus Observer | Feb 28, 2020 ONTARIO — District 60 Rep. Mark Owens and his Republican colleagues are ready to get back to work, he says. During a Monday night caucus, following a walkout of GOP members of the Senate, Owens says they decided that...
Rep. Mark Owens voices opposition to cap & trade policy, urges legislature to refer bill to voters
PRESS RELEASE: February 25, 2020 CONTACT: Andrea Dominguez, 541-889-8866 SALEM—Mark Owens (R-Crane) voiced his opposition today to House Bill 4167 and Senate Bill 1530, the cap and trade legislation that has been introduced in both House and Senate Chambers, by...
New State Rep. Mark Owens talks about his first session
By Leslie Thompson | Argus Observer | February 25, 2020 ONTARIO — It’s been a busy first session for Rep. Mark Owens, R-District 60, who was appointed to his seat just before the short session started on Feb. 3 in Salem. Republicans in the Senate walked out on Monday...
HARNEY CO: Owens speaks on banning coyote hunting
MyEasternOregon.com | February 21, 2020 District 60 Representative Mark Owens spoke on the floor this week regarding his opposition to the bill that would ban coyote hunting. The bill, House Bill 4075 “Prohibits a person from conducting or participating in the...
Oregon’s newest rural lawmaker sworn in
Mark Owens, a Republican from rural Oregon, was sworn in Thursday as the newest member of the state House of Representatives. A rancher and small business owner from Crane, Owens previously served as a Harney County commissioner and is the school board chair for the Crane Union School District, home to Crane High and its 66 or so students.
Mark Owens Officially Sworn-In As State Representative for Oregon House District 60
PRESS RELEASE January 30, 2020 CONTACT Andrea Dominguez, Chief of Staff, 541-889-8866 REDMOND—Mark Owens (R-Crane), a local farmer and small business owner who was recently appointed to the House District 60 seat by a unanimous vote of the County Commissioners, was...
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