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Wyden, Merkley: Almost $7 Million in AmeriCorps Funding Coming to Oregon

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that four organizations in Oregon will receive about $6.95 million in funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and community volunteerism. “AmeriCorps volunteers build stronger communities and earn experience that often inspires a lifetime of

Douglas County Town Hall

Senator Merkley will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. Douglas County Circuit Court 1036 SE Douglas Ave Roseburg, OR NULL

ICYMI: As Republican Party Doubles Down on ‘Big Lie’ and Voter Suppression, the For the People Act Remains Popular Among Super-Majority of Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This month, House Republicans ousted Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY-AL) from her Party Conference Chair position for refusing to embrace Donald Trump’s election fraud lies, while state GOP officials—from Texas to Ohio—continued to double down on sweeping bills to hinder their citizens’ ability to vote. These moves are grave

Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $39 Million in Federal Funds to Boost Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention, Mental Health Services In Oregon

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that $39.3 million in American Rescue Plan funding is headed to Oregon to support substance abuse treatment and prevention programming, and to strengthen mental health services for Oregonians. The coronavirus crisis has presented mental health challenges in

FEMA Grants $3.7M To Lane Electric For Repairs And Restoration

More than two years after one of the worst winter storms hit the region, Lane Electric Cooperative is getting money to cover repairs. In February 2019, dense and heavy snow greatly damaged the utility’s power lines, leaving most of its 10-thousand customers in the dark for up to two weeks. 

Democrats unveil $30bn bill to cancel water debts and bail out utility firms

Legislation to cancel utility debts for millions of low-income households and bail out struggling utility companies is to be introduced in the US Senate on Thursday. Jeff Merkley, a Democratic senator from Oregon, will propose a $30bn low-interest loans program for electric, water and sewage and broadband providers as part of the

Merkley, Padilla Introduce Legislation to Help Strengthen Community Partnerships Needed for Equitable, Effective Transportation Projects

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley teamed up with U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) today to introduce the Community Decision-Making Pilot Program Act—legislation to create a pilot grant program to support partnerships between planning organizations and community-based groups to ensure that new transportation projects are equitable and effective.

Umatilla County Town Hall

Senator Merkley will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. State Courts 216 SE 4th Ave. pendleton, OR NULL

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