Support for Living Wage Jobs

Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden commended a federal Recovery Act grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today that will help fund “green” renovations at a housing development for Portlanders afflicted by mental illness.  “When so many of our friends and neighbors

Portland, OR – Vestas Wind Systems announced today that they will be building a new headquarters building in Portland, Oregon, and adding 200 new jobs.  Vestas is the largest wind turbine producer in the world and calls Portland home to their U.S. headquarters.   Senator Merkley released the following statement

Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today praised the City of Salem’s Downtown Revitalization “Toolbox” Program and highlighted $150,000 in funding for the project that is currently moving through the U.S. Senate.  The “Toolbox” program provides local business owners with revitalization incentives, encourages future development in downtown Salem and

Portland, OR – Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded over $18 million for affordable housing and emergency shelter programs in the Portland Metro area. “Safe, affordable housing is crucial to the success of families,” Merkley

Portland, OR – Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded nearly $2 million to the Umatilla Reservation Housing Authority for the operation and development of affordable housing. “A safe, affordable home is crucial to the success of