Press Releases

Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle Announce Newport Helicopter Returns to the Community

Senators obtain commitment directly from Coast Guard during a call today Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), today announced that Admiral Kevin Lunday, Acting Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, committed to the Senators on a call that an

Merkley, Kaine: No Funds for War Against Venezuela

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Virginia’s U.S. Senator Tim Kaine today teamed up to introduce the Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025 to prohibit the use of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Venezuela without explicit Congressional authorization.  “Congress cannot stand by while

Merkley to Hold Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson County Town Halls

Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Central Oregon during the last week in August. 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. “Advocating for

Merkley to Hold Lane and Marion County Town Halls

Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Lane and Marion Counties next week. 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. “Advocating for Oregonians is

Merkley: Vestas Expansion Great for Portland Workers

Portland, OR – Vestas Wind Systems announced today that they will be building a new headquarters building in Portland, Oregon, and adding 200 new jobs.  Vestas is the largest wind turbine producer in the world and calls Portland home to their U.S. headquarters.   Senator Merkley released the following statement

Merkley: Revitalization of Downtown Salem Vital to Success of Local Businesses

Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today praised the City of Salem’s Downtown Revitalization “Toolbox” Program and highlighted $150,000 in funding for the project that is currently moving through the U.S. Senate.  The “Toolbox” program provides local business owners with revitalization incentives, encourages future development in downtown Salem and

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