Press Releases

Merkley Announces Early February Town Halls

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley announced today he will hold five town halls the first weekend in February, with in-person community conversations in Lincoln, Benton, and Linn counties on Saturday, February 1, followed by conversations in Lane and Marion counties on Sunday, February 2. Merkley will be joined by U.S.

Merkley, Wyden: Over $15 Million for Natural Disaster Recovery in Oregon

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is sending a total of $15,064,295 to reimburse the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)for their vital repairs to roads and other critical infrastructure that were deeply damaged during several years of severe weather events.

Merkley, Wyden Announce Millions in Recovery Act Funding for Oregon Energy Projects

Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) announced today that the Department of Energy has awarded millions in funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to create jobs and jump-start energy projects in Oregon.  Projects include the production of the next generation of electric

Merkley Statement on Signing of Healthy Kids Bill

Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement to congratulate Oregon leaders on the signing of the Healthy Kids Bill. Merkley, a former speaker of the Oregon House, fought for similar reforms in the state legislature. “Even during tough times, Oregon leaders have found a way to expand

Merkley Cheers News of NOAA Move to Newport

Washington, DC – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced today that the agency’s Marine Operations Center-Pacific would be moved to Newport starting in 2011.  Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, who has worked with other members of the delegation, state and local leaders in pushing for this move, applauded the

Merkley Bill to Lower Energy Costs

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley joined with Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN) to introduce new legislation today to support local programs that help homeowners and business owners save energy and cut their energy bills by offering low-interest loans for energy-efficient building upgrades.  The Clean Energy for Homes and Buildings

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