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Ag overtime bill impacts anybody ‘growing anything out of the ground’
Argus Observer | March 24, 2022 ONTARIO — “I was elected to stand and fight, not run and hide. And while I think it’s a terrible bill and spoke against it, I stood and fought, as I believe that’s my job.” This was the response of Sen. Lynn Findley, R-Vale, to a...
Republican legislators serving large portions of Oregon have tough time advancing their agenda
Oregon Capital Chronicle By: Julia Shumway and Alex Baumhardt - February 15, 2022 Two weeks into Oregon’s legislative session, Democrats are moving forward with plans to pay overtime to farmworkers, create job training programs targeted at people of color and protect...
Rep. Mark Owens to serve on 4 committees in short session
ONTARIO — Committee assignments for Oregon House of Representatives for the 2022 legislative session were announced on Tuesday by Paul Hove, Speaker of the House. District 60 Rep. Mark Owens, R-Crane, was appointed to four House policy committees. He will serve as the...
Representative Owens introduces new legislation to limit Governor Brown’s emergency powers and restore balance in Oregon’s government
SALEM, Ore. – Representative Mark Owens (R-Crane) is introducing a bill during the 2022 Legislative Session that will restore the balance of power in Oregon’s government. “This is really about transparency and a balance of power,” said Representative Owens....
Representative Owens announces he will seek re-election to House District 60 in 2022
For Immediate Release December 2, 2021 Representative Owens announces he will seek re-election to House District 60 in 2022 CRANE—Representative Mark Owens (R-Crane)...
Owens touches on wide range of issues with constituents
JOHN DAY — State Rep. Mark Owens, R-Crane, answered questions and talked about various topics Wednesday, Nov. 10, at the Squeeze-In Restaurant and Deck with roughly a dozen Grant County residents. Owens summarized the bills he introduced during the legislative...
Voice for choice grows
Sen. Lynn Findley, Rep. Mark Owens urge Gov. Kate Brown to 'halt and reverse' vaccine mandates Leslie Thompson Argus Observer | Aug 27, 2021 ONTARIO — More and more people are stepping up and voicing their opinion over people having a choice versus being mandated to...
OHA Mandate Rules & Exemption Forms
Administrative Rules - Schools https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewReceiptPDF.action?filingRsn=48285 Administrative Rules - Healthcare https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewReceiptPDF.action?filingRsn=48284 OHA - Religious Exemption Forms Download in Word...
Malheur County leaders say vaccine mandate could cripple or close schools, ambulance service
State Rep. Mark Owens and Sen. Lynn Findley say Gov. Kate Brown's mandates go too far, forcing teachers, health workers and public employees to choose between what should be a personal medical decision and the jobs that feed their families. Vale Fire Department,...
Findley, Owens Call on Governor to Halt Mandatory Vaccines, Provide Robust Religious and Medical Exemptions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2021 Findley, Owens Call on Governor Brown to Halt, Reverse Mandatory Vaccines, Provide Robust Religious and Medical Exemptions Public employees, healthcare providers, educators speak out about significant negative...
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