Dr. Bud Pierce Questions Logic of Menstrual Dignity Act

Does it make sense to use taxpayer funds to put tampons in Oregon schools’ K-12 boys’ bathrooms? Republican gubernatorial candidate Dr. Bud Pierce commented on Oregon Legislatures’ Menstrual Dignity Act. This act (HB 3294), which Gov. Kate Brown signed in July 2021, requires that schools keep fully stocked menstrual products for all students in all public

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The Pamplin Media Group endorses Dr. Bud Pierce as Oregon’s Republican gubernatorial candidate for the upcoming election

(Portland, OR) – May 11, 2022. Pamplin Media Group endorsed Republican candidate Bud Pierce as the Republican Oregon Governor. Their May 5, 2022, endorsement article says that Pierce is “the best option for GOP voters. The Salem oncologist is decent, smart, and pragmatic.” The Pamplin Media Group publishes The Portland Tribune and several community newspapers in Oregon’s

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Dr. Bud Pierce Earns Top Rating from NRA: AQ rating is the highest rating a non-incumbent can receive

NRA announced that Bud Pierce has received an AQ rating. This is the highest rating a non-incumbent can receive in the Oregon Republican gubernatorial primary. The NRA (National Rifle Association) announced that William “Bud” Pierce has received an “AQ” rating. This is the highest rating a non-incumbent can receive in the Oregon Republican gubernatorial primary.

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Oregonians Regret Passage of Measure 110

Salem, OR – April 8, 2022-  Dr. Bud Pierce, Republican candidate for Oregon Governor, spoke out today about the disappointing results of Measure 110 and its adverse effects on the community. Dr. Pierce said, “Measure 110 failed to do what it promised Oregonians. We need to make a change. What started as compassion has allowed

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Pierce Says Decriminalization of Drugs Allows Abuse to Continue

Oregon Second Worst State in Nation for Addiction Dr. Bud Pierce, Republican candidate for Oregon Governor, said he would work to repeal the law that decriminalizes hard drugs like methamphetamine and heroin., February 18, 2022 – Dr. Bud Pierce, Republican candidate for Oregon Governor, said he would work to repeal the law that decriminalizes hard

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Bud Pierce Says Government Is Hesitant to Relinquish Controls over Citizens:

Continuing Oregon Statewide Mask Mandate is an Overreach of Power Dr. Bud Pierce, Republican candidate for Oregon Governor, spoke out today about the Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) decision to continue mask mandates. He said it demonstrates that once state government has asserted control over citizens, it is unlikely to relinquish it. Dr. Pierce stated, “Kate

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Oregon Should Not Punish Local Schools Over Mask Choice

Dr. Bud Pierce, Republican candidate for Oregon Governor, says that the state has overreached its authority by withholding crucial federal COVID-19 relief funds from the Alsea School District. The school district announced it would make masks optional in classrooms. This is in opposition to the statewide mask mandate. As a result, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and

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Oregon Doesn’t Need Mandates to Handle Omicron Variant

Bud Pierce, candidate for Governor, says that Oregon has reason to be optimistic as we slowly defeat the pandemic and warns against more unnecessary mandates. SALEM, OR, USA, January 4, 2022,  Dr. Bud Pierce, Republican candidate for Oregon Governor, says that Oregon has reason to be optimistic as we slowly defeat the pandemic and warns against

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Trust Local Citizens, No to Relentless Government Mandates

Oregon Governor Brown Extends State of Emergency Dr. Bud Pierce, Republican candidate for Oregon Governor, says Gov. Brown’s extension of a state of emergency continues to be an overreach of her authority. At a press conference yesterday, Brown extended the COVID state of emergency by six more months, for a total of over two years. These rules continue

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Op-Ed Supporting Pierce in Baker City Herald

Link to Nov. 11, 2021 – Baker City Herald Op-Ed: As governor, Bud Pierce would correct Brown’s errors | | bakercityherald.com As governor, Bud Pierce would correct Brown’s errors By Daniel Crowe Deadly diseases and human suffering are as old as time itself. America, that great shining city on a hill, has led the world

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Oregon Governor Ignores Victims in Commuting Prison Sentences

Governor Brown’s move to commute sentences of serious offenders the wrong decision for Oregon SALEM, OR, USA, (November 9, 2021)-On October 20, 2021, Governor Brown (D) commuted the prison sentences for approximately seventy-five offenders. District attorneys, victims, and their families learned of this decision from media reports. Oregon’s Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson said that the

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Portland, Oregon Violence Unacceptable

On Oct. 12, about 100 anarchists damaged property in 35 Portland locations, Dr. Bud Pierce, Republican candidate for governor says this must stop. SALEM, OR — (Oct. 15, 2021). Today, Dr. Bud Pierce, Oregon Republican candidate for governor, said that we cannot allow Portland anarchists to break the law without consequences. On Oct.12, a group of

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Oregon Redistricting Causes Legislative Strife: Dr. Bud Pierce Favors Independent Commission Moving Forward

SALEM, OR, USA, September 30, 2021 – Democratic Governor Kate Brown signed redistricting bills into law this week, officially approving congressional and legislative maps drawn along partisan lines. Republicans said the maps were not faithful to the legal guidelines governing redistricting and only further seeks to benefit the party currently in control. Dr. Bud Pierce,

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Dr. Bud Pierce says “Portland’s Disregard for Public Safety, Rejection of Law Enforcement Puts Citizens at Risk”

SALEM, OREGON, USA, September 23, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — In the first nine months of the year, Portland has seen over eight hundred shooting incidents. Portland is on pace to have 1,070 shootings in 2021. When nine-year-old Hadar Kedem testified before the Portland City Council that she had to hide from gunfire in a Portland park, Republican gubernatorial candidate

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Bud Pierce says Newberg Teacher’s Flag Rejection Shows Schools Have Lost Perspective

SALEM, OR, USA, September 16, 2021 – Republican candidate for Oregon Governor, Dr. Bud Pierce expressed shock and dismay today when a former president of Oregon’s Newberg Education Association publicly removed an American flag from her classroom. It was reported English teacher Gail Grobey said the flag represented “violence and menace and intolerance.” Grobey was quoted saying she removed

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Oregon’s Education System Destined to be Worst in the Nation

SALEM, OR, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2021 – Oregon has caught the attention of national media, and not in a good way. Candidate for Oregon governor, Dr. Bud Pierce, said with the signing of SB744, his state is on its way to having one of the worst education systems in the nation. SB744 ends requirements for

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Oregon Gubernatorial Candidate Bud Pierce Says Mask Mandate is a Failure of Public Policy: Let local jurisdictions, citizens decide

SALEM, OR, USA, August 12, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — Dr. Bud Pierce, Republican candidate for Oregon Governor, says Gov. Brown’s statewide mask/vaccine mandate continues to show a pattern of mixed messages. Her ever-changing, overreaching policies are confusing Oregonians and hampering efforts to control the COVID-19 pandemic. At a press conference yesterday, Brown ordered masks to be

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Oregon Gubernatorial Candidate Bud Pierce says State Mask Mandates for Students is an Overreach

Dr. Pierce believes that local jurisdictions, elected school board members, and parents should make those decisions for their students. Salem, OR (July 30, 2021) – Republican candidate for Oregon Governor, Dr. Bud Pierce criticized Kate Brown for overreaching with her mask mandate for K-12 students. Dr. Pierce believes that local jurisdictions, elected school board members, and parents

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Bud Pierce confirms he’s running for Oregon governor in 2022

As many of you know, a lot has changed in my life since I first announced my campaign to run for Governor last December. Losing Selma was truly devastating to my family and our community as a whole. Yet, with the support of many amazing individuals, we have persisted together. And as my family continues

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