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: ReVolt Will Put Oregonians to Work Breaking America’s Dependence on Overseas Oil
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today applauded ReVolt Technology’s announcement that it has reached an agreement with the state of Oregon and will move its headquarters and research and development operations to Portland, Oregon. ReVolt Technology specializes in the development of high-powered batteries for electric vehicles and is
Merkley: Bend Applied Research Center will spur economic development in Central Oregon
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today singled out an applied research center being developed in Bend as an example of the kind of planning that can give Central Oregon a foundation for economic growth for decades to come. Merkley praised the vision for the center and highlighted $200,000
Merkley: New Dental Clinic in Medford One Step Closer to Reality
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today called for better access to dental care and highlighted a proposed dental clinic in Medford that is one step closer to being built. Merkley and Senator Ron Wyden succeeded in including $200,000 for La Clinica del Valle Family Health Care Center in
Merkley and Wyden Highlight Housing Renovation Grant to Save Energy, Create Jobs in Portland
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden commended a federal Recovery Act grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today that will help fund “green” renovations at a housing development for Portlanders afflicted by mental illness. “When so many of our friends and neighbors
Merkley to Hold Coos and Curry County Town Halls
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Coos and Curry Counties during the first week of September. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, DC and answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America.
Merkley Highlights $300,000 for Sustainable Renovations in Vernonia School District
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today praised the Vernonia School District’s sustainable renovation plans and highlighted $300,000 in federal funding for the project that is currently moving through the U.S. Senate. “Vernonia schools have been hit with a hammer over the last few years and its inspiring
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