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Merkley, Wyden: Over $9 Million Coming to Support Opioid Response Programs in Tribal Communities Across Oregon, Pacific Northwest

October 4, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced that $9,343,231 is coming to Tribal communities in Oregon and across the Pacific Northwest to tackle the opioid epidemic by boosting prevention, treatment, and recovery programs. This federal funding is critical to providing Tribes with more resources

Merkley, Wyden: $1 Million Federal Investment Will Build Resiliency to Wildfires, Smoke in Lane County

October 3, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that $997,622 is coming to Lane County to build resiliency in the face of climate chaos-fueled wildfires and smoke. This funding under the historic Inflation Reduction Act—the largest investment in climate action in history—will help improve air

Merkley Blasts Lifting Pause on Election Betting

October 2, 2024

Senator Calls Election Gambling a Bad Bet for Democracy Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today issued the following statement after a federal appeals court lifted a temporary freeze on election betting markets, a ruling that will immediately allow legal gambling on U.S. elections while the final verdict

Merkley Launches Effort to Protect Driver’s Privacy

September 26, 2024

Senator introduces new bill to address how car companies can use American’s data Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today announced the introduction of new legislation to protect consumer’s privacy from companies who collect and sell American’s car data. Currently, there is a troubling trend of collecting, storing,

Duckworth, Merkley Push to Ensure Health Insurers Cover and Provide Lactation Care for Pregnant and Nursing Parents

September 25, 2024

Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, health insurance plans are required to cover lactation services—but many still fail to comply [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) called on the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits and Security Administration (EBSA) to

Merkley Pushes for Crackdown on State, Local Corruption

September 25, 2024

After Supreme Court gutted anti-corruption laws, Senator leads new legislation Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today pushed to strengthen federal corruption laws after the U.S. Supreme Court made it easier for state and local officials to accept “gratuities” for official actions. Merkley’s Stop Corrupt Gratuities Act makes

Cardin, Murphy, Van Hollen, Merkley Issue Letter to Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, Urging Reforms and Accountability in Bangladesh

September 20, 2024

“We stand ready to support Bangladesh during this critical period and to assist in ensuring a successful transition to a democracy that honors the voices of its people,” wrote the lawmakers. WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Chris

Wyden, Merkley Announce Federal Investment in Manufacturing Equipment for Columbia Gorge Community College

September 20, 2024

Washington D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced a nearly $300,000 federal investment for Columbia Gorge Community College to add manufacturing equipment to its Advanced Manufacturing and Technology program. “In my nearly 1,100 town halls throughout Oregon, I hear regularly about the need for local workforce development and

Wyden, Merkley Announce $200,000 Federal Award for Farmers Conservation Alliance in Central Oregon

September 20, 2024

Washington D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced the Farmers Conservation Alliance in Bend has earned a $200,000 Energizing Rural Communities award from the U.S. Department of Energy. “In my meetings and town halls throughout Oregon, I hear regularly from farmers and ranchers about the negative impacts the

Bonamici, Merkley, Jayapal Introduce Legislation to Stop Predatory Payday Lending Practices

September 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC [9/20/24] – Congresswomen Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced legislation to protect consumers from predatory payday lending practices. The Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic (SAFE) Lending Act of 2024 would safeguard consumers as predatory payday lenders have continued to flourish online

Author: Justin Krakoff

Merkley, Wyden: Over $9 Million Coming to Support Opioid Response Programs in Tribal Communities Across Oregon, Pacific Northwest

Merkley, Wyden: $1 Million Federal Investment Will Build Resiliency to Wildfires, Smoke in Lane County

Merkley Blasts Lifting Pause on Election Betting

Merkley Launches Effort to Protect Driver’s Privacy

Duckworth, Merkley Push to Ensure Health Insurers Cover and Provide Lactation Care for Pregnant and Nursing Parents

Merkley Pushes for Crackdown on State, Local Corruption

Cardin, Murphy, Van Hollen, Merkley Issue Letter to Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, Urging Reforms and Accountability in Bangladesh

Wyden, Merkley Announce Federal Investment in Manufacturing Equipment for Columbia Gorge Community College

Wyden, Merkley Announce $200,000 Federal Award for Farmers Conservation Alliance in Central Oregon

Bonamici, Merkley, Jayapal Introduce Legislation to Stop Predatory Payday Lending Practices

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