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.
Merkley partners with Veterans History Project to preserve, share Oregon veterans’ stories of service
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Ahead of Veterans Day, Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Thursday his office is taking part in the Library of Congress American Folklife Center’s Veterans History Project, to help record and share the unique stories of Oregon veterans from all walks of life. “Oregonians have stepped up to serve in the
Clean Air: Oregon to receive $1.1M to improve air quality
Oregon will receive $1,116,626 in federal grants is coming to Oregon to improve air quality monitoring in communities with environmental and health outcome disparities stemming from pollution. The awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will support projects by Verde in Portland’s Cully neighborhood, the Confederated Tribes of Coos
Federal award: $46.4M to help Oregon’s low-income pay heating costs
Oregon will receive $48.4 million in funding to help low-income families and individuals pay for home heating costs this winter and cover unpaid utility bills. The funding will be delivered through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP), and includes support from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
$24 million to be awarded to Port of Portland for infrastructure improvements
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Monday that the Port of Portland will be given over $24 million dollars to improve infrastructure. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is awarding the money for the Port to strengthen and upgrade pavement, support new pollutant-reducing stormwater treatments, improve
Two Oregon school districts receive federal funding for new electric buses
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Two Oregon school districts will receive electric vehicle school buses thanks to funding awarded to them by the federal government. The Biden Administration announced Wednesday it’s allocating $1 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law this year to serve as rebates for school districts to replace their
Lawmakers and Public Health Advocates Call for Congress to Finally Ban Asbestos
Days after ProPublica detailed dangerous working conditions at a chlorine plant that used asbestos until it closed last year, public health advocates and two U.S. lawmakers are renewing calls for Congress to ban the carcinogen. “American workers are dying from asbestos. It is way past time to end its use,” said Sen. Jeff
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