Merkley, Wyden Introduce Bill to Close Summer Learning Gap
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today introduced the Summer Learning and Meals Act of 2018, new legislation to help close the summer learning gap by keeping school libraries open at schools that already serve free summer meals. The legislation is based on a successful
Merkley Announces Funding to Support Education, Nursing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced key provisions in education and health care in the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education bill that will help Oregon communities. “This bill provides important support for economic development in rural communities,”
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