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 … Read more

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 … Read more