Ethics Investigation into Rep. Greg Smith Delayed Amid Election Campaign
Rep. Greg Smith, a Republican from Heppner, Oregon, is under investigation by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission for alleged ethics violations. The commission was expected to release findings on Smith's case, which involves accusations of receiving pay from a public development authority while working for his consulting business and as a state legislator. However, Smith has secured a time waiver, delaying the commission's ruling until after the May primary election. This delay allows for potential settlement negotiations. Smith is running for reelection against Jim Doherty, who has made Smith's ethics issues a focal point of his campaign. 
