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Lane 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. Lane County Circuit Court 125 E 8th Avenue Eugene, OR NULL

Merkley files bill to end price gouging for medications

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley announced Thursday he was planning to introduce legislation that would reign in drug prices across the country. Merkley said for years he has heard Oregon residents complain about the cost of medication, and he feels Congress could make a move to change things now. “Every year,

Winding Waters receives windfall of COVID-19 cash

ENTERPRISE – The federal American Rescue Plan provided a major financial boost for community health centers. Winding Waters Medical Clinic in Enterprise was among those who received help. More than $84 million was allocated to health centers in Oregon through the ARP, Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley’s office announced last month,

Wyden, Merkley: City of Ashland to Receive $3 Million Federal Wildfire Grant

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced the city of Ashland has secured a $3 million federal grant to fund the creation of wildfire defensible space for 1,100 homes and the replacement of 23 wood shake roofs with ignition-resistant roof materials. “Ashland residents know

Wyden, Merkley Resolution Honoring Beverly Cleary Passes Senate

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today passed a resolution by Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley honoring Oregon-born author Beverly Cleary for her timeless impact on children’s literature with Ramona, Beezus, Henry and many other memorable characters she brought to life for young readers with her books set in

As White House Prepares Health Care Push, Merkley, Welch Introduce Bill to End Prescription Drugs Price Gouging, Help Ensure Americans Can Get the Medicines They Need

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Representative Peter Welch (D-VT-AL) today introduced the End Price Gouging for Medications Act. This bicameral legislation would ensure that Americans do not pay more for prescription drugs than people do in other wealthy countries—helping to address a top concern among Americans.

Wyden, Merkley Co-sponsor Clean Commute for Kids Act

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today co-sponsored legislation that would protect children’s health by investing $25 billion to replace existing diesel buses in the nation’s school bus fleet with zero-emission vehicles. “Children riding a school bus throughout Oregon and nationwide should not be forced

Wyden, Merkley Join Colleagues to Reintroduce Green New Deal Resolution

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they joined colleagues to reintroduce the Green New Deal Resolution (GND), legislation that would address the existential challenge of climate change and create millions of good, high-wage jobs in the process. “Oregonians enduring longer wildfire seasons along

Merkley, Schakowsky, Jayapal and Rush Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing Children’s Fundamental Rights and Need for Climate Recovery Planning on Earth Day

WASHINGTON, DC – Today on Earth Day, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Congressman Bobby L. Rush (IL-01), reintroduced a concurrent resolution in the Senate and House of Representatives to protect the fundamental rights of the nation’s children given today’s climate crisis. Eight

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