Tag: U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley
Senators Urge USDA to Provide Immediate Aid to Cattle Producers
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are urging federal officials to provide immediate assistance to cattle producers in Oregon and nationwide by using...
Lawmakers Push for Emergency Aid for Flood-Stricken Eastern Oregon
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) and U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) wrote to President Trump urging for an expedited review...
Merkley Touts Oregon Hemp Industry During Governor’s Luncheon
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley touted the 2018 Farm Bill and what it means for Oregon and hemp production during Friday’s sixth annual Governor’s Luncheon...
Sen. Wyden Pushing Key Legislation for Eastern Oregon
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden announced that legislation to support rural air service and job growth in Eastern Oregon is heading to the full Senate...
Wyden, Merkley Seek Lower College Costs
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today introduced legislation to make college more affordable for students and families in Oregon and across...
Oregon Lawmakers Seek Hemp Pilot Program
Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Representatives Peter DeFazio, Kurt Schrader, Earl Blumenauer and Suzanne Bonamici asked the Oregon Department of Agriculture...
FAA Decision Good News for UAS Site in Pendleton
Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley praised Thursday’s announcement by federal regulators that cuts red tape for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) test sites...
Bill Aims to Clean Up Columbia River Basin
Several members of Oregon’s Congressional delegation introduced the Columbia River Basin Restoration Act on Wednesday.
The act would authorize $50 million over five years for...
Letter: Delegation Concerned Over Depot Plans
Wyden, Merkley, Walden Urge Hagel to Accept No-Cost Transfer
Dear Secretary Chuck Hagel:
We are writing to express our strong concerns about reports that the U.S....
Incumbents Enjoy Tuesday's Election Results
As usual, election night was a good one for incumbents.
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber won an unprecedented fourth term as governor, defeating his Republican challenger...
UHS Robotics Team Gets Senatorial Visit
Merkley a Longtime Supporter of Umatilla Students' Efforts
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) made 50 campaign stops across the state in the days before today’s...
Merkley to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Boardman
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) will pay a visit to Boardman on Monday, Feb. 17.
The senator will hold a town hall meeting at 9...