Wyden, Merkley Announce Nearly $1 Million Federal Investment for Runway Safety Improvements at Siletz Bay State Airport
Washington D.C.— U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced a federal investment of $993,266 for airport safety improvements at Siletz Bay State Airport in Lincoln County. “Maintaining and improving our existing infrastructure is crucial for Oregon,” Wyden said. “I’m gratified to see this investment in Lincoln County for
Wyden, Merkley Co-Sponsor Legislation to Outlaw Discrimination against LGBTQ+ Couples Looking to Adopt, Protect LGBTQ+ Youth in Foster Care
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they have joined legislation that would ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ couples in Oregon and nationwide looking to adopt and protect LGBTQ+ children in the U.S. foster care system. The John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act would
Merkley Statement on Biden Administration’s Proposed Rule to Protect Workers Nationwide from Wildfire Smoke, Extreme Heat
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today issued the following statement after the Biden administration announced new efforts to increase protections for workers against extreme weather: “When extreme heat takes over or wildfire smoke blankets our communities, it’s dangerous for public health and hinders everyday life. As these
WYDEN, MERKLEY: MOSIER COMMUNITY SCHOOL ONE OF 24 SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE TO EARN FUNDING FOR RESILIENT, ENERGY EFFICIENT RENOVATION
Monday, July 3, 2023 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that Mosier Community School has earned a nearly $870,000 federal grant to support resilient, energy efficient improvements to the building. “Schools are pillars of every community, often serving as public meeting spaces, playgrounds, gyms, as well as
MERKLEY: SUPREME COURT TRAMPLED NONDISCRIMINATION LAWS TO PUSH ANTI-LGBTQ+ AGENDA
Senator calls for passage of Equality Act to add sexual orientation and gender identity to protected classes in public accommodations Friday, June 30, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement following the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in the 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis case: “Discrimination
MERKLEY: SUPREME COURT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION DECISION IS STEP BACKWARDS
Thursday, June 29, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down the use of race in college admissions: “Education is the great equalizer. Yet, as the first in my family to go to college, I know the struggles
MERKLEY, WYDEN ANNOUNCE OVER $800,000 FOR ACCESS TO SAFE AND CLEAN DRINKING WATER IN SMALL, UNDERSERVED, AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES
Thursday, June 29, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $826,000 to the state of Oregon to support projects and activities that will help underserved, small and disadvantaged communities to access and invest in
MERKLEY, WYDEN ANNOUNCE $17 MILLION FOR CLIMATE-FRIENDLY TRANSIT IN OREGON
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that the Federal Transportation Administration is awarding transit districts in Oregon $17,129,662 for the purchase or lease of low- or no-emission vehicles, and related equipment or facilities. “As climate chaos intensifies, we must
DOGGETT, MERKLEY, AND OTHERS URGE EPA FOR MORE AGGRESSIVE ACTION AGAINST PLASTIC POLLUTION
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin), Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and 64 Members urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan to do more to reduce plastic waste and pollution and prevent microplastics from entering our waterways. “As our waterways overflow with
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