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.
OREGON SENATORS SECURE $50 MILLION FOR HOUSING SERVICES
Thursday, March 30, 2023 By: Kendall Bartley, KVAL KTVL SALEM, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek signed the state’s Affordable Housing and Emergency Homelessness Response Package into law on Wednesday, guaranteeing $200 million in funds to address the homeless crisis. In addition to that, Senator Ron Wyden and Senator Jeff Merkley secured
MERKLEY, WYDEN ANNOUNCE NEARLY $50 MILLION TO OREGON ORGANIZATIONS FOR HOUSING SERVICES, SUPPORT
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 KTVZ WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is awarding Oregon nonprofits, state, and local governments $49,970,799 through the Continuum of Care Program to support efforts across the state to address homelessness
SALINAS, MERKLEY LEAD OREGON CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO AMEND THE GRAND RONDE RESERVATION ACT
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Polk County Itemizer-Observer Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced her first piece of legislation March 22, which amends the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to restore the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s right to pursue land claims and compensation. The bill is co-led by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.),
CAPECO RECEIVES $183K FEDERAL GRANT
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 East Oregonian PENDLETON – CAPECO in Pendleton has received a $183,264 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funding was a part of $50 million in grants to Oregon nonprofits, state and local governments through the Continuum of Care Program, which supports
BEND MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TO RECEIVE $1.6 MILLION FROM FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE LAW FOR CONTROL TOWER
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 By: KTVZ News Sources KTVZ WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Wednesday that the Bend Municipal Airport will receive $1.6 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to invest toward the $15 million cost of building a permanent control tower. “Reliable and safe air service is crucial
DEM SENATORS FROM 4 STATES ASK NOAA TO ADDRESS WHALE DEATHS
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 By: Wayne Perry AP ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – Democratic U.S. Senators from four states want federal environmental officials to address a spate of whale deaths on both coasts, urging “transparency and timeliness” in releasing information about whale deaths and their causes. The call late Tuesday
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