Wyden, Merkley Announce More Than $17 Million to be Invested in Oregon Rural Airports under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
La Grande, Klamath Falls, Hood River, Hermiston, John Day, and McMinnville airports to receive federal funds for upkeep, expanded services Washington D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced more than $17 million will be invested in airports throughout Oregon thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law they supported in
Reps. Hoyle, Huffman & Senator Merkley Introduce Bill to Expand Smith River National Recreation Area into Southwest Oregon
EUGENE, OR – Today, U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02) introduced the Smith River National Recreation Area (NRA) Expansion Act to protect Southwest Oregon’s scenic North Fork Smith River watershed and its world-class rivers, salmon strongholds, rare plants, clean drinking water, and recreation opportunities. The House
187 Members of Congress File Brief to Support Conversion Therapy Bans at SCOTUS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39), Congressional Equality Caucus Vice Chair & House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Rep. Ted Lieu (CA-36), and Senator Jeff Merkley (OR) filed an amicus brief to urge the United States Supreme Court to uphold the constitutionality of Colorado’s ban
MERKLEY ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF BILL BRADBURY
Friday, April 14, 2023 Portland, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement following the passing of former Oregon Secretary of State, Bill Bradbury: “The passing of Bill Bradbury is a devastating loss for his family and loves ones, and for the entire State of Oregon, which
MERKLEY, MARKEY, SANDERS, WARREN URGE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO ENSURE RESPONSIBLE USE OF HYDROGEN IN CLEAN ENERGY INVESTMENTS
Senators: “Hydrogen production is an energy-intensive process that, if left without proper guidelines, could result in a net increase in greenhouse gas emissions.” Thursday, April 13, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) in sending
WYDEN, MERKLEY: TWO OREGON PARKS SECURE $718,000 IN FEDERAL INVESTMENT
Resources from the Land and Water Conservation Fund headed to parks in Umatilla and Wasco counties Thursday, April 13, 2023 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that Nugent Park in the city of Umatilla, and Thompson Park in The Dalles have secured a combined $718,222
MERKLEY, WYDEN ANNOUNCE OVER $3.7 MILLION TO ADVANCE WOOD PRODUCT INNOVATION, REDUCE WILDFIRE RISK IN OREGON
Thursday, April 13, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is awarding $3,737,200 from the Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance grant program in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support wood processing facilities in Oregon. “Oregon has the most innovative wood products in
WYDEN, MERKLEY: $13.8 MILLION TO CITY OF PORTLAND TO REPLACE NEARLY CENTURY-OLD BURGARD BRIDGE
Bike lanes and pedestrian sidewalk included in replacement bridge design Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that the City of Portland will receive $13.8 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace the Burgard Bridge. “I have long said that
MERKLEY, WYDEN ANNOUNCE NEARLY $22 MILLION COMING TO OREGON TO REPAIR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE, ADVANCE DROUGHT RESILIENCE
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Oregon will be receiving $21,713,000 from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for projects to improve water infrastructure in Jefferson, Klamath, Umatilla, and Wasco Counties. “Reliable water supply is vital for our communities, for our
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