Wednesday, April 19, 2023 La Grande Observer WASHINGTON – Oregon Democratic Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have announced Wednesday, April 19, that several counties in Oregon, including Union County will receive over $45 million in funding under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. According to a press release
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 By: Aimee Plante KOIN PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – An Oregon senator is calling on the U.S. Department of Education to help youth across the state avoid a fentanyl overdose. Sen. Jeff Merkley says he’s sending a letter to the department to find out how it can
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 By: Bryan Metzger Business Insider Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a new bill that would ban members of Congress – as well as their immediate family members – from owning or trading stocks while serving in office. “Members of Congress are held to serve the people, not their
Saturday, April 15, 2023 KTVZ WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Reps. Earl Blumenauer, Suzanne Bonamici, Val Hoyle, and Andrea Salinas this week submitted an amicus brief with colleagues in support of the Biden administration’s appeal of U.S. District Court judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk’s ruling last week that
Friday, April 14, 2023 Bend Bulletin U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley has scheduled in-person town halls April 23 in Crook and Jefferson counties. The Crook County event will be at 1 p.m. in the gym of Barnes Butte Elementary School, while the Jefferson County event will be at 3:30 p.m. in
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 By: Brian Bull OPB Efforts to understand the effects and risks of wildfire smoke have received an $800,000 boost. The money comes from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and will support the University of Oregon’s new Wildfire Smoke Research and Practice Center. A team of students
Monday, April 10, 2023 Tillamook Headlight Herald Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding Oregon $8,559,000 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to help upgrade wastewater and stormwater systems. “Reliable access to clean water is vital
Monday, April 10, 2023 By: KATU Staff KATU PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon’s two senators have announced that the Environmental Protection Agency is awarding Oregon over $8.5 million from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to help upgrade wastewater and stormwater systems. “Reliable access to clean water is vital to the health
The Wildfire Smoke Research and Practice Center at the University of Oregon is launching thanks to an $800,000 federal grant. Sunday, April 9, 2023 By: Tim Gordon KGW EUGENE, Oregon — The University of Oregon will open a new research hub that will work to research the effects of wildfire smoke and
Friday, April 7, 2023 By: News Staff KATU EUGENE, Ore. — Smoke has been a growing problem during wildfire seasons in western Oregon. Now, there’s going to be a research center for wildfire smoke at the University of Oregon. On Thursday, April 6, 2023, Oregon senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley
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