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Hello Friends,
I hope this newsletter finds you well and enjoying the summer months, county fairs and time with your family and friends. I have been busy attending conferences, community events and even to the RNC convention in Milwaukee.
Wildfire season is upon us in our great state, please pray for our communities across the state as they are battling some of the largest fires in the country. With great gratitude to the firefighters, ground teams, and all the agencies, local officials and volunteers who have given tirelessly the past few weeks. My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one.
Yours truly,
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I had the pleasure of meeting Former U.S. Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy recently and had a fun exchange about Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Did you know they both passed away on the same day?
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Oregon Cattlemen's Association Conference
OCA President Matt McElligott, OCA Executive Director Tammy Dennee, State Representative Court Boice and State Senator Todd Nash
I enjoyed attending the Oregon Cattlemen's Association Meeting. I'm familiar with Farming and Ranching in Oregon, but still have a great deal to learn. The hard working Oregonians represented by this important organization play a very important part in feeding Oregonians and Oregon Families. It's important to me to understand those Farmers and Ranchers in my District - the mountains they climb as burdensome regulations unnecessarily expand in our State and hurt the people trying to make a living.
Oregon Logger's 2024 Convention
 Timber is still King in Oregon and we're proud that Douglas County and District 1 remains the Timber Capitol of the World! This critical industry continually supports our Quality of LIfe, Law Enforcement, Schools and Roads. We have to do everything possible to support Logging Communities, Companies and Families! As of this writing Fire Season is in full swing with over 120 active fires. I'm praying and remain hopeful that overall 2024 will be a short and calm period and our great Oregon Forests will sustain limited damages.
Lebanon Veterans Center
 My visit to Lebanon was to learn all I could in assisting with the new Roseburg location. This Vets Facility and the new approved Roseburg Vets Home will be very similar. We also had a very productive Legislative Veterans Caucus Meeting.
I encourage our young people to go into Medical Fields. Our Oregon Hospitals, Assisted Living Facilities and everything in between are short-staffed almost without exception. Health Care Providers are in great demand and it is a great career for those interested.
Douglas County Forest Protective Association and Douglas Electric Co-op
I recently met with both the Douglas Forest Protective Association and the Douglas Electric Cooperative Board of Directors in Douglas County.
I'm proud to sit on the "Keep Oregon Green Fire Prevention Board of Trustees."
We're on our toes for this coming fire season. On June 24th, District 1 was raised to 'Moderate Risk' for our southwest Oregon counties. This is a combined category set jointly by both the U.S. Forest Service and the Oregon Department of Forestry. Each year it seems our fire seasons get longer, and the last five years have averaged about 155 days. Last year, during the last two weeks of August, most will remember that Senator Brock Smith and I had nine fires going at the same time - three in Curry County and six in Douglas County. I cautioned and am asking everyone to be extremely careful as I believe we are due for a quiet year. I am hoping and praying for just that.
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Keep Oregon Green Smokey Bear Executive Director Kristin Babbs, Rep. Boice, Douglas Forest Protective Association Pat Skrip and ODF Fire Chief Chris Kline.
Farmers Feed Oregon Families
 Farming, Fishing, Forestry and Fun (Tourism) are the Economic Mainstays that keep our part of Rural Oregon Healthy.
I greatly enjoyed this tour and am proud that I have solid support from all four or our 'key' industries. They know I work very hard to look out for their best interests and do everything possible to 'block' more government regulation, taxes and burdens on these wonderful employers!
Add to that, I have a 100% voting record and Endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and as we approach the 2025 Full Legislative Session - I and my staff are ready to continue our Full Service in dedication for the best policies for District 1.
Forestry Tour at Oregon State University
 I learned a great deal at OSU. Forestry is Oregon's great advantage, Heritage and special History. We can do much, much better at Managing our fabulous Forests, preventing Catastrophic fires, Filling our Mills with Quality Timber, Employing Workers and supporting our Schools and Law Enforcement. I am concerned that way too much of our Forests are 'locked up' and left to burn instead of earning for our Rural Communities. The Environmental elites have way too much power and have used the legal system resulting in literally billions of trees being squandered, wildlife incinerated, watersheds and fish habitat destroyed and smoke inhalation hurting our citizens. As long as the people want me working for them in Salem - it will be my No. 1 priority - to save our great Oregon Forests!
Transportation Road Show
The Joint Committee on Transportation (JCT) is holding a listening tour in preparation for the consideration of a new transportation funding package during the 2025 legislative session. Listening tour stops are expected to include roundtable discussions with local leaders, a site tour, and a public hearing.
Coos Bay - August 7
Public Hearing - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Marshfield High School Heritage Hall
S. 10th & Ingersoll St., Coos Bay
Register to give public comment in person at the location above. Registration will open 30 minutes ahead of meeting start time. If you require any assistance with registration, email or call the committee staff.
Register to give remote public comment:
-Time permitting, the Chairs will allow for remote public comment, please register HERE.
-Registration ends at 5 pm the day before the day of the meeting. After that time, the registration system will close.
Submit written public comment:
-Email: JCT.exhibits@oregonlegislature.gov.
-Mail: Joint Committee on Transportation
900 Court Street NE, Room 453, Salem, OR, 97301
-Written comment may be submitted up to 48 hours after the meeting start time.
I've had a wonderful time enjoying local parades and the Coos, Curry and Douglas county fairs this past month.
 
Business Oregon Awards $3 Million to County FairOperators to Relieve Pandemic-Related Revenue Losses
Business Oregon announces $3 million in grant funding awarded to 34 County Fair Operators in Oregon that experienced significant revenue losses due to statewide shutdowns per health mandates that affected Oregon during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes Coos, Curry and Douglas Counties.(...read more...)
Port of Bandon Project
 Learn more about the Port of Bandon Project
Lars Larson
NY Times Kristof (1/3): All gone wrong when we’re in charge
This is part one of highlights of New York Times columnist, Pulitzer Prize winner, and former 2022 Oregon Democrat Governor candidate, Nick Kristof, who wrote a scathing article on Oregon and California’s (West Coast states) failures. Nick Kristof wrote; “…some of the bluest parts of the country — cities […Read on »
NY Times Kristof (3/3): Liberal state policies hurting Blacks more
New York Times columnist, Pulitzer Prize winner, and former 2022 Oregon Democrat Governor candidate, Nick Kristoff, wrote a scathing article on Oregon and California’s (West Coast states) failures. Nick Kristoff, wrote, “Consider a volunteer group called the Portland Freedom Fund that was set up to pay bail for people […Read on »
Sen. Bonham: What happened to $500K Democrat campaign investigation?
Will criminal charges be sought for the $500K of misreported campaign funds? By State Senator Daniel Bonham, Since progressives are on a kick lately for accountability of funds, it begs the question if our Oregon Department of Justice will ever open a criminal investigation of Democrats’ 2022 misreported donation. A reminder — a year ago […Read on »
Killing the American dream – Oregon (NIMBY) style
By Dave Hunnicutt Oregon Property Owners Association, We’re happy to announce the release of our latest video for our YouTube channel. In “Why Millennials and Gen Z Can’t Buy a Home in Oregon,” OPOA General Counsel Samantha Bayer explains why Oregon’s land use law is based on NIMBYism, hurts the working poor and minority communities, […Read on »
Union blocks strike replacement nurses. (deaths can rise 18%)
The Oregon Nurses Association is part of a 3,000 nurse strike in six different Providence health centers. The Union is now asking other nurses not to show up to fill-in lost nurses to hospitals. KPTV reports, “The [union] letter provided by Providence said in part, “Providence is trying to […Read on »
Mom, 88, honored for fostering 40 kids says she never expected recognition
Emma Patterson and her husband split in the ‘80s, leaving her with the only career she knew: caring for kids. “I had been married quite a long time, and I was sort of trying to find my way because I didn’t really have a career,” she tells TODAY.com in an interview. “I’d been a housewife ... and I just started taking care of kids,” she adds. […Read on »
Schools Get Billions More. Kids Drop Out Anyway.
Absenteeism that started with the Covid-19 pandemic has morphed into a crisis with nearly half of all Oregon students listed as chronically absent in a newly released 2024 Kids County Data Book report. The data book, which evaluates the well-being of children throughout all 50 states, ranked Oregon children at 12th in terms of health, 16th with regard to family and community, and 29th on economic well-being. But the state hovers near the bottom in the nation at 43rd in education, with absenteeism playing a large role in that number. […Read on »
Oregon State Director Upset Trump Shooter Failed
Libs of Tik Tok is reporting that Cass McLeod-Skinner, the Director of the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners, amplified a post on social media expressing disappointment that the assassination attempt of Former President Donald Trump failed. […Read on »
Drazan: Bill Cracks Down on Campaign Finance Crimes
Christine Drazan today announced her intent to introduce legislation cracking down on campaign finance crimes in Oregon. Drazan, who is unopposed in the race for House District 51, made the announcement following the Oregon Department of Justice’s failure to prosecute violations of state law involving a $500,000 contribution made to the Democratic Party of Oregon. […Read on »
Homeless Killing Those Who Help Them
Seaside man who took in homeless teens robbed, killed
Portland homeless helper who set-up pool killed
Portland homeless helper stabbed to death […Read on »
Rep. Reschke: By God’s Grace Alone
July 13, 2024 — This is another day we will remember exactly whom we were with and where we were at. D-Day, Kennedy’s assassination, the space shuttle Challenger explosion and terror attacks of 9-11 are events that burn unforgettable in the minds of every American who was alive at the time. […Read on »
DeRemer: Oregon had Nation’s Highest Fentanyl Deaths
This week, Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), and Eric Sorensen (IL-17) introduced the bipartisan Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act. This bill would increase funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), helping provide them with additional resources that are needed to combat the fentanyl crisis. […Read on »
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Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, H-476, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email: Rep.CourtBoice@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/boice
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