Senator Jeff Merkley chairs a Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee hearing investigating the impact of plastic production and pollution on human health, the climate, and the environment. This kicks off a series of subcommittee hearings investigating plastic production and pollution. Senator Merkley leads the Break Free from Plastic Pollution
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
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
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
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
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