Press Releases

Merkley Invites Folks to Join the 2025 Oregon Treasures Quest

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley is thrilled to announce his 2025 Oregon Treasures Quest—a compilation of many beautiful and exciting spots to explore in every county of the state.  “Oregon is the most spectacular place. As I explore our plentiful hiking trails with my family and visit each of

Merkley, Murray, King, Heinrich Sound the Alarm Over National Parks Staffing Shortages Due to Trump’s Hiring Freeze

Washington, D.C. – Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chair Patty Murray (D-WA), Senate Energy and Natural Resources National Parks Subcommittee Ranking Member Senator Angus King (I-ME), and Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Martin Heinrich (D-NM) urged newly confirmed U.S. Department

Merkley: Growth Package Charts New Path For Job Creation and Economic Recovery

Washington, DC – The United States Senate today passed legislation proposed by President Obama to arrest the current economic freefall, create jobs and pave the way for future growth.  Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley joined sixty of his colleagues in supporting the package.   “In Oregon, we’ve seen a one percentage

Merkley Returns Home for First Townhall

Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator and Douglas County native Jeff Merkley will return home for his first ever town hall.   Merkley, who was born in Myrtle Creek and lived in Roseburg before moving to East Multnomah County, will hold town halls in all 36 counties every year he is

Merkley: Jobs Numbers Underscore Need to Act on Recovery Package Now

Washington, DC – The United States Labor Department released new jobs numbers today showing that the American economy lost almost 600,000 jobs in January alone and the unemployment rate has hit a 16 year high of 7.6%.  Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement:   “Every day we get

Merkley: Coos Bay Rail a Lifeline for South Coast

Washington, DC – Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement applauding the Oregon Economic and Community Development Commission’s loan to the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay to purchase the Coos Bay Rail Line:   “This loan is a lifeline for Southern Oregon and a jobs boost for Oregon’s

Merkley: Federal Help on the Way For Victims of Winter Storms

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, the White House announced that President Barack Obama declared a major disaster for the State of Oregon to help communities recover from the severe winter storm and record snowfall, landslides, and mudslides that occurred in December of 2008.  This designation will release federal funding to help

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