Oregon ethics commission postpones vote on whether Rep. Greg Smith broke laws

Oregon’s longest-serving state representative likely broke state ethics laws when he tried to secure a $66,000 raise, according to a report from the state’s government ethics watchdog, but investigators need more time to gather information.

The Oregon Government Ethics Commission voted during a special meeting Tuesday to extend for 30 days its investigation into whether Rep. Greg Smith, R-Heppner, violated state laws about conflicts of interest and using a public position for financial gain. The…