WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bynum, Oregon Delegation Secure Over $2.2 Million Manufacturing Boost for OMEP * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05), announced with the Oregon delegation - Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), and Maxine Dexter (OR-03) - that $2,217,708 is heading to the Oregon Manufacturing Extension P  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Sues Oregon Prison Officials Over Denied Halal Meals and Eid Family Visitations * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced the filing of a federal lawsuit on behalf of three incarcerated Muslim men challenging the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) for its system  more

SALEM, Oregon, July 1 [Category: Education] -- The Oregon School Boards Association posted the following news: * * * Ink still drying on total education funding, but some smudges have to be cleared up * The 2025 legislative session ended in a flurry of last-minute activity and shifting political dynamics, culminating in adjournment shortly after 11 p.m. Friday, June 27. The Oregon Education Department budget and other important funding adjustments were among the final bills to pass. With e  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Charges Two Individuals with Acting as Agents of the PRC Government * Two nationals of the People's Republic of China (PRC) made their initial appearances in federal court in Portland, Oregon, and Houston, Texas, yesterday to face charges issued out of the Northern District of California for acting as agents of the Government of the PRC without prior notification to the Attorney G  more

SALEM, Oregon, July 1 [Category: Education] -- The Oregon School Boards Association posted the following news: * * * Laws are written, but their all-important rules still need work * The Legislature adjourned late Friday, June 27, but the work isn't done. Now comes the task of implementation where some of those pesky details need to be worked out. The 2025 Legislature passed hundreds of bills that could affect schools or education, and the State Board of Education will write rules for many  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley Statement on Senate Republicans Passing the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following statement after Senate Republicans passed the Senate-version of the "One Big, Beautiful Bill." "Families lose; billionaires win. That's the heart of the Republican budget bill. Over the last 27 hours  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2025: * * * Merkley Statement on Senate Republicans Passing the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following statement after Senate Republicans passed the Senate-version of the "One Big, Beautiful Bill." "Families lose; billionaires win. That's the   more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Salinas, Oregon Delegation Secure Over $2.2 Million Manufacturing Boost for OMEP * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) announced today, alongside the Oregon delegation--Senator Ron Wyden and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)--that $2,217,708 is heading  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Salinas, Oregon Delegation Secure Over $2.2 Million Manufacturing Boost for OMEP * Merkley, Salinas Led Charge to Stop Elimination of Key Program for Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) announced today, alongside the Oregon delegation--Senator Ron Wyden and Representatives Suzanne Bo  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 2 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Broadening access to cancer services throughout Oregon communities OHSU Knight Cancer Institute funding increases early cancer screening programs, educational resources, among other initiatives By Mariana Phipps The Oregon Health & Science University Knight Cancer Institute recently awarded funding to 12 organizations across Oregon to address local, community-identified cancer needs. Funded pro  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Oregon Tool Inc., Portland, Oregon, a producer of professional-grade cutting tools, submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Industry and Security at the U.S. Department of Commerce. The letter addresses the inclusion request for chainsaws filed by the North American Die Casting Association under the Section 232 tariff process. Oregon Tool expresses concern that NADCA's request does not meet the criteria for inclusion. In the letter, Nicole Keen, General Counsel   more

ASHLAND, Oregon, July 2 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news release: * * * SOU considers partners for older adult housing and education facility (Ashland, Ore.) -- Southern Oregon University is in the process of selecting an official partner to build and operate a housing and educational facility for older adults on a 4.3-acre site previously occupied by the Cascade Complex of residence halls. "SOU is excited to continue advancing this initiative to identify a partner com  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Oregon launches 'Recycling Modernization Act' First 'producer responsibility' law in US for packaging, paper products takes effect * PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon's Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act, which takes effect Tuesday, is the first "producer responsibility" law for packaging and paper products to go online in the United States. The new law, first passed by the  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership issued the following news release: * * * TRCP Applauds Legislative Wins for Oregon's Wildlife, Habitat, and Outdoor Economy Major investments and policy gains mark a strong 2025 session for conservation, but work left on the table * As the Oregon Legislature adjourns Sine Die, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership celebrates a few key legislative victories that will strengthen habitat connectivity and bolster ag  more

LOGAN, Utah, July 2 (TNSxrep) -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU UWLP Releases Research on Utah Women and Mental Health By Julene Reese Based on a 2025 WalletHub report, Utah is ranked the 4th happiest state in the nation, which suggests that Utahns are experiencing favorable mental health. The rankings also show that Utahns do not perform as well in the emotional and physical well-being category, however. Recent data finds that Utah holds the second-highest perce  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2025: * * * Wyden Condemns Passage of Cruel Senate Republican Budget Washington, D.C. -- Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement condemning the passage of the Senate Republican reconciliation bill: "People all over this country are starved for opportunity, crushed by the cost of living and unable   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Blast Republicans for Defunding Planned Parenthood in Trump's Big Bad Bill * Senate Parliamentarian Ruling Advised Republican Provision to Defund Planned Parenthood Can Stay in Budget Bill Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., today issued the following statement after the Senate   more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2025: * * * Wyden, Warren, Gillibrand, and Sanders Demand Answers on Reckless Rollout of AI Tools at Social Security Public reporting highlighted that an AI tool program delayed the processing of retirement claims by 25% * Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., along with Senators Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Bernie  more