Category: In the News

Merkley, Veterans History Project partner to share veterans’ stories

Ahead of Veterans Day, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley on Thursday, Nov. 10 announced his office is taking part in the Library of Congress American Folklife Center’s Veterans History Project to help record and share the unique stories of Oregon veterans from all walks of life. “Oregonians have stepped up

Sen. Merkley partners with the Veterans History Project

PORTLAND – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley on Nov. 10 announced his office is taking part in the Library of Congress American Folklife Center’s Veterans History Project to help record and share the unique stories of Oregon veterans from all walks of life. “Oregonians have stepped up to serve in the United States Armed

Clean Air: Oregon to receive $1.1M to improve air quality

Oregon will receive $1,116,626 in federal grants is coming to Oregon to improve air quality monitoring in communities with environmental and health outcome disparities stemming from pollution. The awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will support projects by Verde in Portland’s Cully neighborhood, the Confederated Tribes of Coos

Federal award: $46.4M to help Oregon’s low-income pay heating costs

Oregon will receive $48.4 million in funding to help low-income families and individuals pay for home heating costs this winter and cover unpaid utility bills. The funding will be delivered through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP), and includes support from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

$24 million to be awarded to Port of Portland for infrastructure improvements

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Monday that the Port of Portland will be given over $24 million dollars to improve infrastructure. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is awarding the money for the Port to strengthen and upgrade pavement, support new pollutant-reducing stormwater treatments, improve

Two Oregon school districts receive federal funding for new electric buses

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Two Oregon school districts will receive electric vehicle school buses thanks to funding awarded to them by the federal government.  The Biden Administration announced Wednesday it’s allocating $1 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law this year to serve as rebates for school districts to replace their

Lawmakers and Public Health Advocates Call for Congress to Finally Ban Asbestos

Days after ProPublica detailed dangerous working conditions at a chlorine plant that used asbestos until it closed last year, public health advocates and two U.S. lawmakers are renewing calls for Congress to ban the carcinogen. “American workers are dying from asbestos. It is way past time to end its use,” said Sen. Jeff

Over $43 Million in FEMA Funds Heading To Oregon for Fire Recovery Efforts

On Tuesday, Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced that the Oregon Department of Transportation will receive more than $43 million in additional recovery funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for continued hazard tree and debris removal after the 2020 fire disasters. Wyden said, “Recovery efforts from the catastrophic

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