Opening the Doors of Opportunity Through Education

Merkley, colleagues intro ‘Debt-Free College Act’

WASHINGTON – Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore.,  joined 32 other Democrat senators Thursday in introducing the Debt-Free College Act, legislation that will reverse the growing student debt crisis in the United States. The bill creates a path for students to be able to attend public colleges without taking on debt. “I was

Merkley Introduces New Legislation to End Student Debt Crisis

WASHINGTON – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today joined 32 other members of Congress in introducing the Debt-Free College Act, legislation that will reverse the growing student debt crisis in the United States. The bill creates a path for students to be able to attend public colleges without taking on debt.

A conversation with Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley

Last week, Sen. Jeff Merkley (D) held a town hall meeting at the Senior Center in St. Helens. Despite the snow, several citizens came out to voice their concerns and ask Merkley their questions, which largely centered on gun control in the wake of the Parkland, Florida school shooting. Before

Redmond schools get FEMA funds

Redmond School District will receive more than $464,000 in federal funding to reimburse costs for snow removal during a January 2017 winter storm. The $464,648 Federal Emergency Management Agency grant was announced by U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley. “These much-needed funds will help Redmond recoup some of the

RSD Receives Grant for 2017 Snowstorms

REDMOND, OR — The Redmond School District is the latest to receive federal funds as reimbursement for costs incurred during last winter’s extreme weather. Redmond Schools will receive a $464,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to recoup the expense of removing snow from roofs during a January 2017 storm.

Wyden, Merkley Announce $1.1 Million Grant for Bend-LaPine School District

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced today that the Bend-LaPine School District will receive more than $1 million in federal funding to reimburse the district for expenses stemming from the January 2017 storm that dumped snow on schools’ roofs. The $1.1 million from the Federal

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