Senator Merkley trashes Postmaster General DeJoy’s ‘Delaying Mail in America’ plan during Senate floor speech
KTVZ WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., delivered a speech this week on the Senate floor to call attention to the urgent United States Postal Service issues impacting Oregonians. His speech focused on the first-hand stories of Oregonians who rely on the Postal Service for everything from the delivery
Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley reacts to Delivering For America plan
KOBI 5 MEDFORD, Ore. – U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley spoke to the Senate this week about his concerns about the United States Postal Service. Postmaster General DeJoy implemented the Delivering For America plan in 2021. Merkley called the plan “Delaying Mail in America”. The plan diverted all mail to Portland
Oregon Sen. Merkley on USPS proposal: Return to sender, address unknown
Portland Tribune Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley continues his opposition to a restructuring of the U.S. Postal Service. Merkley, a Democrat from Northeast Portland, delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week, focusing on first-hand stories he said he heard from Oregonians who rely on the Postal
$2.2M For Oregon: Funding for renewable energy, energy improvement projects
Tillamook Headlight Herald Oregon businesses and organizations will receive a combined nearly $2.3 million for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements. Oregon U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced the operation that will lower their energy costs, generate new income, and strengthen resilience. This funding is made possible in
Biden nominates Magistrate Judge Mustafa Kasubhai to serve as federal district judge in Oregon
The Oregonian President Joe Biden has nominated Oregon U.S. Magistrate Judge Mustafa Kasubhai to fill a district judge’s seat. Kasubahai has served since 2019 as a magistrate judge, a position that doesn’t require Senate confirmation and generally handles first appearances and preliminary hearings on criminal and civil cases. Kasubahai previously
SENATORS ANNOUNCE NEARLY $2.2 MILLION FOR RURAL FIRE RECRUITMENT
Thursday, August 7, 2023 KQEN On Wednesday, Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced that four rural Oregon Fire Departments, including two in Douglas County, will receive a combined nearly $2.2 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for firefighter recruitment and retention. Wyden said, “Firefighters have been working hard
Project at Ross Island could help stop the Willamette River from turning green
The recurring toxic algae bloom plaguing the Willamette River is in many ways a human-caused problem, and now it appears to have a human-made solution. Sunday, September 6, 2023 By: Chris McGinness KGW 8 PORTLAND, Oregon — Toxic algae blooms in the Willamette River have become a recurring summer problem in recent
Senator Merkley pushing for more wildfire funding, as a possible shutdown looms
Wednesday, August 6, 2023 By: Kendall Bartley & KVAL Staff KPIC As wildfires continue to burn statewide, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is working to bring more federal funding to the state to help reduce the wildfire risk. The senator is planning to introduce the Wildfire Resilient Communities Act, with hopes
Merkley introduces watersheds bill, inspired by projects underway in seven Central Oregon irrigation districts
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 By: Staff KTVZ WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) has joined Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Deb Fischer (R-NE) in introducing the Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act, which he said was inspired by projects undertaken by Central Oregon irrigation districts. This bipartisan bill aims to help