Friday, April 14, 2023 Portland, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement following the passing of former Oregon Secretary of State, Bill Bradbury: “The passing of Bill Bradbury is a devastating loss for his family and loves ones, and for the entire State of Oregon, which
Senators: “Hydrogen production is an energy-intensive process that, if left without proper guidelines, could result in a net increase in greenhouse gas emissions.” Thursday, April 13, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) in sending
Resources from the Land and Water Conservation Fund headed to parks in Umatilla and Wasco counties Thursday, April 13, 2023 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that Nugent Park in the city of Umatilla, and Thompson Park in The Dalles have secured a combined $718,222
Thursday, April 13, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is awarding $3,737,200 from the Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance grant program in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support wood processing facilities in Oregon. “Oregon has the most innovative wood products in
Bike lanes and pedestrian sidewalk included in replacement bridge design Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that the City of Portland will receive $13.8 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace the Burgard Bridge. “I have long said that
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Oregon will be receiving $21,713,000 from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for projects to improve water infrastructure in Jefferson, Klamath, Umatilla, and Wasco Counties. “Reliable water supply is vital for our communities, for our
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced the U.S. Department of Education will be awarding Portland State University (PSU) and Oregon State University (OSU) a combined total of $1,613,898 to support training programs for school-based mental health providers under the Mental
Monday, April 10, 2023 Washington, D.C. – 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
The Senators secured $800,000 for the Center to make Oregon more resilient to wildfire smoke Thursday, April 6, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced the University of Oregon has received $800,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to officially launch its Center
Visits will Include International Discussions on Climate, Human Rights, And Countering Problematic PRC Influence in Southeast Asia Wednesday, April 5, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley – a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee – announced today that he will lead a bicameral congressional delegation to
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