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*Oregon Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Tuesday April 15, 2025 ( 14 items )  

As Trump Pushes Toward Recession, Heinrich & Lujan Demand Answers on Cuts to New Mexico Manufacturing Center
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Pushes Toward Recession, Heinrich & Lujan Demand Answers on Cuts to New Mexico Manufacturing Center WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) are demanding answers on the Administration's decision to cancel funding for ten National Institute of Standards and Technology Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers across the country, including in  more

Democratic Women's Caucus Urges Chavez-DeRemer to Stand with Women Workers and Protect Women's Bureau at DOL
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Women's Caucus Urges Chavez-DeRemer to Stand with Women Workers and Protect Women's Bureau at DOL WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) members Ilhan Omar (MN-05) & Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Servicewomen, Women Veterans, and Military Families Task Force Chair Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) led 48 DWC members in a letter to U.S Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Lori Chavez-  more

Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle Push VA to Build Roseburg Veterans' Home
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle Push VA to Build Roseburg Veterans' Home Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, alongside U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), are calling on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prioritize funding for the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) proposed Roseburg Veterans' Home project. Currently, ODVA operates two high-quality  more

Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle Push VA to Build Roseburg Veterans' Home
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle Push VA to Build Roseburg Veterans' Home Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, alongside U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), are calling on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prioritize funding for the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) proposed Roseburg Veterans' Home project. Currently, ODVA operates two high-quality, a  more

Ore. Gov. Kotek, Commissioner Stephenson Announce Joint Effort to Protect Oregon Students
SALEM, Oregon, April 15 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * Governor Kotek, Commissioner Stephenson Announce Joint Effort to Protect Oregon Students Oregon Department of Education, Bureau of Labor and Industries issued guidance to protect students from bullying, discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin and immigration status Today, Governor Tina Kotek and the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Commissioner Christina   more

Oregon Delegation Condemns Trump Administration's Decision to Eliminate Key Manufacturing Program
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Oregon Delegation Condemns Trump Administration's Decision to Eliminate Key Manufacturing Program Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) led the Oregon delegation - including U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05) - in a letter to U.S. Department of Comm  more

Oregon Delegation Condemns Trump Administration's Decision to Eliminate Key Manufacturing Program
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * Oregon Delegation Condemns Trump Administration's Decision to Eliminate Key Manufacturing Program Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) led the Oregon delegation - including U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05) - in a letter to U.S. De  more

Oregon Delegation Condemns Trump Administration's Decision to Eliminate Key Manufacturing Program
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Oregon Delegation Condemns Trump Administration's Decision to Eliminate Key Manufacturing Program Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) led the Oregon delegation - including U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05) - in a letter to U.S. Department of Co  more

Oregon Delegation Condemns Trump Administration's Decision to Eliminate Key Manufacturing Program
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * Oregon Delegation Condemns Trump Administration's Decision to Eliminate Key Manufacturing Program Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) led the Oregon delegation - including U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05) - in a letter to U.S. Depar  more

Oregon Delegation Urges Fishery Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * Oregon Delegation Urges Fishery Disaster Declaration Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led his Democratic colleagues in the Oregon delegation--Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)--in urging the U.S. Department of Commerce to declare a federal  more

Oregon Delegation Urges Fishery Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Oregon Delegation Urges Fishery Disaster Declaration Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led his Democratic colleagues in the Oregon delegation--Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)--in urging the U.S. Department of Commerce to declare a federal fishery resou  more

Oregon Delegation Urges Fishery Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Oregon Delegation Urges Fishery Disaster Declaration Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led his Democratic colleagues in the Oregon delegation--Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)--in urging the U.S. Department of Commerce to declare a federal fishery resource dis  more

USDA Celebrates 15 Years of Forest Restoration Success in Report
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service issued the "Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program 15-Year Accomplishment Report." Released in January 2025, it details the program's achievements in restoring forest ecosystems, reducing wildfire risks, and boosting local economies. Authorized by Congress in 2009 and reauthorized in 2018, the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program (CFLRP) has treated 6.7 million acres across 31 landscapes, with   more

Wyden Announces Town Halls in Wasco, Umatilla, Grant, Harney, Lake, Klamath and Douglas Counties
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Announces Town Halls in Wasco, Umatilla, Grant, Harney, Lake, Klamath and Douglas Counties Upcoming seven open-to-all town halls in the Columbia Gorge, Eastern and Southern Oregon will be April 23-26 Portland - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today announced he will hold town halls later this month in Wasco, Umatilla, Grant, Harney, Lake, Klamath and Douglas counties. Heading into these seven open-to-a  more