Josephine County Commissioner, former State Senator, Senate Minority Leader, background in forestry, wildland fire management, aviation, ranching and farming.
Joined February 2013
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Curious about the complete lack of transparency, bills and other concerns in the special session starting tomorrow, and what it means for Oregonians? Be sure to listen to my interview on the @Billmeyershow.
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Senate Rs pressing the Gov to reopen parts of OR that have not been as impacted by COVID-19. Statement from Senate R Leader, @SenBaertschiger: “...The rural districts my caucus and I represent should be able to return to a new normal and get back to work.” oregonlegislature.gov/senate…
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@SenBaertschiger on @KOINNews about re-opening the economy in parts of rural Oregon: “We all know the economy needs to get going again. We can't do this forever. But can we do that and mitigate the contraction of this disease? I think the answer is yes."
Oregon GOP pushes back on Western States Pact on pandemic re-opening koin.com/news/health/coronav…
This article does a great job portraying the 'inside baseball' of politics during the COVID-19 event: "...But the GOP senators don't want supermajority Ds using coronavirus as the guise to push through leftover policies from the 2019 and 2020 sessions." oregoncapitalinsider.com/oci…
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Some good news. There's not many stories about those who recover from COVID-19, and this one sure is heartening. Thank you, sir, for your service!
In the middle of the COVID-19 health crisis, the American Federation of Teachers-Oregon Candidate PAC (113) donated $10,000 to the bogus recall campaign of Sen @ChuckThomsen. Ds are prioritizing special interests & jeopardizing public health for "revenge"
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DONATE surplus Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including new masks, gowns, and gloves to the state of Oregon. This is one way to directly assist those on the front lines: myoregon.gov/2020/03/19/medi…
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Statement from @SenBaertschiger: "... Senate Rs support a special session if needed to appropriate funds to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. It is crucial we work together to stay healthy and safe because this is about the lives of all Oregonians." oregonlegislature.gov/senate…
Hello, everyone. I am not running for re-election. I want to thank each of you for the support you've extended towards my Republican colleagues and me, especially during the boycotts. Together, we can take the state back!
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The Governor fulfilled her threats to use executive power to force the Democrats’ climate agenda. It’s obvious Kate Brown is not Oregon’s Governor, she is Portland’s Governor, and as she promised, she is serving revenge, cold and slowly. oregonlegislature.gov/senate…
A glimpse at what is to come for the Senate Republicans, directly from the governor in a @politico article: When asked if she planned to veto bills in retribution, Brown said, “I will just say … revenge is a dish best served cold and slowly.” politico.com/story/2019/07/2…
Yesterday, the Legislature's E-Board approved a $5 million dollar appropriation on party lines for a "climate emergency". The DEQ director (the agency that will benefit $$ from cap & trade) did not answer my questions.
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Thank you @TimberUnity!
Outside the Capitol this morning! Thank you to the hard-working Oregonians continuing to fight right along with the Republicans to kill cap & trade. Your support and commitment is inspiring. #capkillsjobs
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"Its very clear that the public would need some education.”
Could @SenBurdick be anymore condescending to the voters of Oregon...? We're in this situation because the @ORDems refuse to allow a vote on Cap & Trade..who is really circumventing democracy?🤔
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THANK YOU to the Oregonians who have supported the Senate Republicans for denying quorum to prevent cap & trade, a gas tax disguised as an environmental bill for Democrat special interests, from passing. We are stronger thanks to you.
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Inspiring to see the power of hard-working Americans in rallying together against cap & trade in Oregon AND in Washington. #capkillsjobs
300 trucks this morning up protesting at the #waleg to take a stand for Washington workers against the #CapKillsJobs bill headed through their legislature. Apparently Oregon & Washington can't find more creative ways to address climate issue - they just want more money.
These Oregonians that live in the counties that have signed proclamations against cap & trade CANNOT be ignored. Cap & trade needs to be referred to voters. Let the people decide!
Wasco County has now joined 27 other counties across Oregon representing over 2 million Oregonians who oppose Cap & Trade. I stand with my constituents in opposition to this economy changing and costly policy. #letthepeoplevote
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Senate Republicans have asked since last year for cap & trade to be referred to the people. Oregonians should decide on this gas tax disguised as an environmental bill!
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I sent a letter to the Senate President today (once again) asking him to focus on legislation the short session was intended for and cap & trade does not fall in that category. facebook.com/SenatorHermanBa…
Senate Republican Leader @SenBaertschiger sent a follow-up letter to the Senate President, urging him to return to the intent of the short session instead of prioritizing cap and trade, which forced Republicans to boycott the session. facebook.com/ORSenateRepubli…
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Senate Republican Leader @SenBaertschiger's statement about the Governor backtracking previous statements on her ability to independently allocate funds to the Umatilla River flood victims without approval from the legislature. oregonlegislature.gov/senate…
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This says it all. The Governor & Democrats do not want to refer cap & trade to the people because the people want to know how much the tax will cost them. Democrats do not know the answer.
BUT...
We do know that the cost will go up EVERY year.
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