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Representative Cicilline and Senator Merkley Lead More than 100 Members of Congress in Amicus Brief to Oppose Weakening of Nondiscrimination Laws in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Chair Rep. David N. Cicilline (RI-01) and Senator Jeff Merkley (OR) filed an amicus brief to defend nondiscrimination laws in the upcoming Supreme Court case, 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis. The brief was joined by 123 Representatives—including Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi

Wyden, Merkley Announce Emergency Rural Health Care Grants Headed to Oregon

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced a total of $346,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) headed to three Oregon communities to upgrade facilities so they can better serve families and increase access to essential medical services. “No matter your zip code, every

SOU, RCC get grants for minority students

The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded Southern Oregon University and Rogue Community College over $500,000 combined to help underrepresented students receive a higher education. U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden jointly announced RCC will get $277,375 toward its Talent Search Program, while SOU will get $274,983 toward the?Ronald

Water project funds announced for Crook and Wheeler counties

Oregon’s U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden recently announced funding for community projects across Oregon in the Fiscal Year 2023 Senate Appropriations bills. Some of the funding will benefit projects in Crook and Wheeler counties. $2.5 million is set aside for Ochoco Irrigation District for McKay Creek infrastructure while

Federal Funding: Coastal Communities in line for ‘critical investments’

Oregon’s ports, waterways, and coastal, fishing, and tribal communities could receive millions of dollars in federal funding under U.S. Senate Appropriations bills, according to Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley. Merkley said the funding bills make significant, targeted investments in small ports and shipyards, boost Pacific salmon and steelhead recovery, and

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