Sparked by a lightning strike in August 2017, the Milli Fire burned for more than a month, sweeping over 24,000 acres near Sisters, Oregon. A nearby Forest Service road, along the margins of the burn area, was a stark example of the benefits of wildfire management practices. One side of the
Oregon Democratic Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley were among the senators who have introduced legislation to increase domestic production of low-carbon, renewable energy from the natural power in ocean waves, tides and currents. The Marine Energy Research and Development Act provides federal resources to encourage private investments in renewable
WASHINGTON D.C. — With fire season upon us, firefighters are ready to start battling wildfires. But what have our federal lawmakers done to help us avoid another catastrophic wildfire season? Since June 1, of last year, Senator Jeff Merkley has introduced several bills regarding wildfires, including four new ones designed to
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. Wy’East Middle School Performing Arts Center, auditorium 3000 Wy’East Road Hood River, OR 97031
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. Fort Dalles Readiness Center, drill floor 402 E. Scenic Drive The Dalles, OR 97058
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. Newport Middle School, commons 825 NE 7th St. Newport, OR 97365
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley met with members and allies of the LGBTQ community Friday to hear suggestions on how to make the country a safer, more inclusive place for all. Those who attended the roundtable discussion at the Q Center in Portland brought up
WASHINGTON – Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore.,called upon major car manufacturers Thursday to tell Congress whether their cars collect personal data from drivers, what data they collect, who owns that data, and whether data collected is securely stored to protect consumers’ privacy. “While data plays an integral role in advancing new technology to maximize
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have introduced four bills that they say will help the public, businesses, and agricultural operations combat the effects of wildfire smoke, and recover from the damage it causes. The pieces of legislation are named: the Smoke-Ready Communities Act, the Wildfire Smoke Emergency
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley this week urged federal officials to reconsider a newly proposed public housing rule that could worsen homelessness and force some families of mixed citizenship status to separate. The Oregon senators’ letter to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson
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