WASHINGTON, July 22 -- A coalition of 15 state attorneys general has expressed strong opposition to a proposed rescission of energy conservation standards for conventional ovens issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). In a public comment letter submitted on July 15, 2025, the attorneys general criticized the agency for what they termed an unlawful and potentially damaging proposal that threatens to roll back existing energy efficiency regulations established under the Energy Policy and Co  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- A coalition of 15 state attorneys general has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expressing their strong opposition to the agency's proposal to rescind current energy conservation standards for dehumidifiers. The proposed rescission would revert to earlier, less efficient standards, contradicting established energy efficiency goals outlined in the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). The offices of state attorneys general and local  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * As Chaotic Trump Tariffs Drive Price Hikes, Merkley Stays on the Side of Consumers and Puts His Support Behind Legislation to Fight Price Gouging * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley cosponsored the Price Gouging Prevention Act to fight back against the corporate greed enabled by the Trump Administration's chaotic tariff policies. Merkley put his support behind the bill that would   more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * CBO Reports the Final "One Big, Beautiful Bill" Tally Will Add $3.4 Trillion to Deficits Over 10 Years * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the below statement following analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) showing that the final version of the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" that was signed into law  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Celebrating Habitat Month * July is Habitat Month at NOAA Fisheries! All month long, we'll be sharing how we protect and restore habitat to sustain our nation's fisheries, recover endangered species, and support coastal communities. NOAA conserves habitats like wetlands, rivers, and coral reefs to support fisheries--but habitat isn't valuable just for the home it provides for fish an  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- Intel Foundry Corp., Santa Clara, California, has submitted a notice to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board regarding a proposed production activity within Foreign-Trade Zone 45 for its facilities in Aloha and Hillsboro, Oregon. The purpose of this notification is to advise the Board of Intel Foundry's intent to conduct specific production activities under Foreign-Trade Zone procedures. These procedures allow for potential benefits by deferring or reducing duties on for  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Bonamici Introduce Bill to Stop Occupation of American Cities by Federal Law Enforcement, Armed Forces * Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) announced legislation to block the Trump Administration from deploying federal law enforcement and armed forces against Americans. Merkley and Bonamici introduced the Preventing Authori  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Bonamici Introduce Bill to Stop Occupation of American Cities by Federal Law Enforcement, Armed Forces * Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) announced legislation to block the Trump Administration from deploying federal law enforcement and armed forces against Americans. Merkley and Bonamici introduced the Preventing Aut  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a notice announcing the issuance of 33 scientific research permits. These permits have been granted to individuals and organizations with the aim of increasing knowledge about species protected under the Endangered Species Act and supporting management and conservation efforts. Issued Permits and Permit Modifications Permit Number...RTID...Applicant...Previous Federal Regi  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- NuScale Power LLC, Corvallis, Oregon, submitted a petition for rulemaking to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The petition requested a revision to regulations to include an alternative formula for calculating the mean value of the transition temperature shift as described in American Society for Testing and Materials Standard E900-15. The company's petition argued that the existing methodology for calculating the mean value of the transition temperature shift in  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality along with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expressing serious concerns about modifications to the Nationwide Permits (NWPs) and regional conditions. The letter, which was submitted on July 18, 2025, highlights the urgent need for protective measures regarding the state's waters an  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas Introduces Legislation to Level the Playing Field for the Cider Industry * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06), introduced the Bubble Tax Modernization Act, which would lower the tax rate for lower-alcohol wine, cider, and mead made with fruit. Despite the popularity of bubbly beverages, the carbonation tax-colloquially called the 'bubble tax'   more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas Introduces Resolution to Establish "National Moon Landing Day" * Washington, D.C. - This week, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06), alongside Representative Keith Self (TX-03), introduced a resolution establishing July 20 as "National Moon Landing Day" to mark the anniversary of the first-ever lunar landing in 1969. "In celebration of one of our country's greatest scien  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Relief Still Available to Idaho Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by the Gwen Fire * SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Idaho of the Aug. 22, 2025 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by   more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Washington Hunting Guide and Outfitting Company Enter Guilty Pleas to Lacey Act Crime * Branden Trager of Brush Prairie, Washington, and his guiding company Mayhem Services LLC pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Tacoma to violating the Lacey Act. In pleading guilty, Trager admitted he and Mayhem Services violated the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) during a January 2023 hunting trip in  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Colleagues Investigate Skydance's Role in Potential Secret Trump Payoff Connected to Paramount Deal * With Skydance/Paramount merger pending, Skydance reportedly set up secret side deal with Trump worth tens of millions more dollars Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., pressed Skydance Media about reports of a secret deal between Skydance and Donald Trump that may be related to Pa  more