Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Dexter Announce $5 Million for Sustainable Community Development Projects in Portland Metro Area
Washington D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley with U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici and Maxine Dexter today announced a federal investment of $5 million for projects in the Portland metro area that develop zero-emission transit to connect disadvantaged communities to jobs, education, economic opportunity, public spaces and parks. “Having reliable
Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle: $30 Million Coming to Rural Lane County for Critical Transportation Project
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley, Ron Wyden, and U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) announced today that the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is receiving $30,259,024 in federal funding for the OR 126’s Huston Road to Lakeside Drive Project in rural Lane County. The project will transform infrastructure
Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $6 Million for Efforts to Modernize Old Pacific Highway 99 in Douglas County
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is awarding $6,027,873 to Douglas County for the planning and design of critical transportation, safety, and accessibility improvements to Old Pacific Highway 99. Securing these federal investments through the Rebuilding
Merkley: Congress Must Act to Protect Victims of Employment Discrimination
Washington, DC – Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley signed onto two bills today to ensure fairness to those facing unfair job discrimination. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act and the Paycheck Fairness Act are the first two bills Merkley has co-sponsored as a U.S. Senator. “At a time when so many
Merkley Supports Quick Action on Public Lands Bill
Washington, DC – Today, Energy and National Resources Chairman Jeff Bingaman reintroduced legislation to protect important public lands in Oregon, including an expansion of the Mt. Hood Wilderness Area. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley applauded the move and pledged to support passage of the legislation. “Mt. Hood has long been one
Merkley: It’s Time For Bold Action to Address Nation’s Challenges
Jeff Merkley was sworn in today as Oregon’s U.S. Senator. Senator Merkley issued the following statement outlining the challenges that face the new Congress and our nation and the work that must be done. A telephone quality actuality of the statement is available. “Three decades ago, when I came to