Hoyle, Merkley and Wyden Seek Coast Guard Study of Gold Beach and Bandon’s Needs
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Senator Jeff Merkley led a letter with Senator Ron Wyden to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requesting they conduct an updated assessment of Gold Beach and Bandon’s Search and Rescue Detachment Team (SARDET) existing stations rescue and safety needs along the
Merkley, Salinas, Colleagues Champion Strong Federal Support for Regenerative Agriculture
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) led their colleagues—including Senator Ron Wyden, Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Val Hoyle (OR-04)—in reintroducing the Soil Conservation And Regeneration Education (Soil CARE) Act. Their bicameral bill would create a training program and curriculum to ensure
Merkley, Watson Coleman, Murkowski, Rutherford Team Up for Bipartisan Effort to Combat Opioid Overdoses in the Workplace
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12), U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Congressman John Rutherford (R-FL-05) partnered together on bipartisan legislation to help tackle rising rates of opioid overdoses with increased access to overdose reversal medications like naloxone. The Workplace Overdose Reversal Kits (WORK)
Wyden, Merkley: Lane and Douglas Counties to Receive More than $1.7 Million in Housing Choice Vouchers
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that Lane and Douglas Counties will receive a combined $1.7 million in housing choice vouchers from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). “Housing is a human right,” Wyden said. “Since we are in this COVID-19 pandemic for the long
Merkley, Colleagues Urge Senate Leadership to Prioritize Hazardous Fuels Reduction Efforts
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
Wyden, Merkley: Essential Work to Reduce Youth Homelessness in Three Oregon Counties to Receive $7 Million
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
Merkley, Wyden Announce $280,000 Investment in Renewable Energy Infrastructure from USDA
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
Wyden, Merkley: PSU to Receive More Than $200,000 for Special Education Teaching Doctoral Program
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
Wyden, Merkley: More than $140,000 to Klamath Community College to Recruit Veterans for a Commercial Driver Training Program
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
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