Bend awarded $5 million federal grant to fuel affordable housing production
Bend Bulletin The city of Bend has received a $5 million grant intended to kickstart affordable housing supply, the federal government announced Wednesday. Awarded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the grant set the course for the city to identify and address policies that slow affordable housing
Wyden, Merkley announce $30.1 million in ‘Payments in Lieu of Taxes’ to Oregon counties; $6 million to C. Oregon
KTVZ WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Thursday that counties throughout Oregon will receive more than $30.1 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding for 2024, including over $6 million for Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties. Because local governments cannot tax federal lands, annual PILT
Wyden, Merkley, colleagues call on Postal Service to prepare for November election
KTVZ WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden said Thursday he is leading Senate colleagues including fellow Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley in calling on Postmaster General DeJoy and the U.S. Postal Service to share their plans to accommodate high volumes of mail expected in the upcoming 2024 general election in Oregon and nationwide.
SENATOR MERKLEY REQUESTS DOE RESOURCES AMID RISING TEEN FENTANYL DEATHS
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 By: Aimee Plante KOIN PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – An Oregon senator is calling on the U.S. Department of Education to help youth across the state avoid a fentanyl overdose. Sen. Jeff Merkley says he’s sending a letter to the department to find out how it can
DEMOCRATIC SENATORS REINTRODUCE BILL TO BAN LAWMAKERS AND IMMEDIATE FAMILY FROM TRADING STOCKS
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 By: Bryan Metzger Business Insider Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a new bill that would ban members of Congress – as well as their immediate family members – from owning or trading stocks while serving in office. “Members of Congress are held to serve the people, not their
OREGON CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRATS FILE BRIEF URGING APPEALS COURT TO PROTECT ACCESS TO MIFEPRISTONE
Saturday, April 15, 2023 KTVZ WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Reps. Earl Blumenauer, Suzanne Bonamici, Val Hoyle, and Andrea Salinas this week submitted an amicus brief with colleagues in support of the Biden administration’s appeal of U.S. District Court judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk’s ruling last week that
MERKLEY TO HOLD TOWN HALLS IN CROOK AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES APRIL 23
Friday, April 14, 2023 Bend Bulletin U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley has scheduled in-person town halls April 23 in Crook and Jefferson counties. The Crook County event will be at 1 p.m. in the gym of Barnes Butte Elementary School, while the Jefferson County event will be at 3:30 p.m. in
EPA FUNDS UNIVERSITY OF OREGON’S NEW CENTER THAT WILL RESEARCH WILDFIRE SMOKE
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 By: Brian Bull OPB Efforts to understand the effects and risks of wildfire smoke have received an $800,000 boost. The money comes from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and will support the University of Oregon’s new Wildfire Smoke Research and Practice Center. A team of students
MERKLEY, WYDEN ANNOUNCE $8.5 MILLION FOR CLEAN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES
Monday, April 10, 2023 Tillamook Headlight Herald Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding Oregon $8,559,000 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to help upgrade wastewater and stormwater systems. “Reliable access to clean water is vital
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