Senators Blunt Rochester, Merkley, Warnock Introduce Bill to Repair Infrastructure, Bridge Communities
Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) today introduced the Restoring Essential Public Access and Improving Resilient (REPAIR) Infrastructure Program Act. The bill would reauthorize and expand the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Reconnecting Communities Program as the REPAIR Infrastructure Program,
Following Republican Hemp Ban, Wyden, Merkley Reintroduce Bill to Keep Hemp on Market with Strong Consumer Protections
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today reintroduced legislation that would return hemp to the market and create national safety standards for hemp-derived products, keep these products out of the hands of children, and ban unsafe, untested hemp products. Reintroduction of the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation
Wyden, Merkley Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today applauded the House passage of his bipartisan legislation introduced with Senators Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and James Risch, R-Idaho, to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program and ensure rural, forested communities across Oregon and the country receive funding
Merkley, Wyden Announce over $430,000 in Recovery Act Funding For Energy Efficiency Projects in Albany and Tigard, Oregon
Washington, D.C. – The Department of Energy has awarded over $430,000 in Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) to the cities of Albany and Tigard for energy efficiency projects. The projects will fund energy efficiency retrofits and the replacement of outdated equipment with energy efficient upgrades for buildings and facilities.
Merkley, Wyden Announce Nearly $150 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Oregon Wind Farms
Washington, D.C. – Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that nearly $150 million in Recovery Act funds will be heading to three Eastern Oregon wind farms. The wind farms – located in Arlington and Moro – will use the funds to support their efforts to create jobs
Merkley Touts Renewable Energy and Increased Access to Financial Services in Bend
Bend – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley toured Bend today, visiting a leading clean energy business and helping launch a program to increase rural Oregonians’ access to basic financial services. Merkley started his day by visiting Bend-based PV Powered, the largest U.S.-based manufacturer of solar power inverter technology. “PV Powered is
Merkley: Economic Recovery Act is Creating Jobs in Lane County and Cutting Emissions
Coburg – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley toured Cascade Sierra Solutions and applauded federal funding for implementing projects that will create jobs, save fuel and reduce emissions. “With the help of Recovery Act Funds, Cascade Sierra Solutions can create jobs in Lane County and lower diesel truck emissions up and down
Merkley Statement on Passing of Senator Edward Kennedy
WASHINGTON, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement on the passing of Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy: “I first saw Senator Kennedy in action when he spoke to Senate interns in 1976. It was a standing-room-only crowd. I was tremendously impressed by his principled fight for working
Merkley Announces New State Director
WASHINGTON, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced today that Jeanne Atkins has agreed to join his team as his new state director. Atkins formerly worked with Merkley during his tenure in the Oregon House of Representatives. “I’m thrilled that Jeanne has agreed lead my Oregon staff as my new
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