WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—chair of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee that funds the U.S. Forest Service—is leading an effort urging Senate leadership to prioritize investing in hazardous fuels reduction to lower the risk of catastrophic wildfires. In the letter, signed by several Senate colleagues, Merkley highlighted the millions
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, alongside Representative Peter DeFazio (D-OR-04), announced Wednesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency is making a number of changes to reduce barriers for underserved populations seeking to access federal assistance in the wake of future natural disasters, including wildfires. The announcement comes
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that Lane County and the Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance serving Marion and Polk counties will receive a combined $7 million in federal funds aimed at reducing youth homelessness. “Every child in America needs a roof over their
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that farms and rural businesses in Oregon will receive $280,000 to help rural communities transition to renewable energy systems and improve climate infrastructure while lowering energy costs. The low-cost loans are coming from a program championed by
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that Portland State University (PSU) will received $200,000 grant for a doctoral program to tackle the shortage of special education teacher leaders. “All children deserve the opportunity to get a top-notch education that takes into account their needs
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that Klamath Community College has earned a $140,856 grant from the United States Department of Transportation for a commercial driver training program for veterans. “Oregonians who have served this country deserve every opportunity to have productive civilian careers,” Wyden said. “The
On Friday, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley cheered an announcement by the Biden administration that $25.5 billion from the Provider Relief Fund will be distributed to health care providers in Oregon and across the nation amidst a surge in COVID-19 cases. Wyden said, “The delta variant has
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released a statement in remembrance of the Americans who died in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, 20 years ago. Bottom of FormIn the statement, Merkley said, “Twenty years ago, we lost nearly 3,000 civilians, civilian federal workers, and selfless first
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement in remembrance of the Americans who died in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001: “Twenty years ago, we lost nearly 3,000 civilians, civilian federal workers, and selfless first responders in a senseless act of hatred and evil.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced they are opening an application process for candidates interested in filling the job of U.S. Attorney for Oregon. Applicants wanting to be considered by a selection committee assembled by the two Oregon senators should send a completed application,
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