WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Forth, Portland, Oregon, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program Guidance. The letter underscores the importance of effective fund deployment to support electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the nation. Forth expressed appreciation for the guidance provided by the agency, noting that the increase in electric vehicle sales necessitates both funding and   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The National Animal Interest Alliance, Portland, Oregon, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expressing its strong opposition to the potential listing of the Blue Tree Monitor, Varanus macraei, under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The organization argues that the species does not meet the necessary criteria for such a designation, citing the species' stable habitat and current population status. The NAIA highlights that the Blue Tr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salinas's Statement on Border Patrol Arrest and Unconstitutional Treatment of Wildfire Fighter and Constituent * Tualatin, OR - Today, Congresswomen Andrea Salinas (OR-06) released the following statement regarding Border Patrol officials arresting one of her constituents--a wildfire fighter dispatched to Washington State--and denying him his Constitutional rights. "On Wednesday, U.S. Border  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Applauds Appeals Court Ruling Striking Down Most Trump Tariffs Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the following statement applauding a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which affirmed a lower court ruling that Donald Trump's so-called emergency tariffs are illegal: "Federal Courts have rep  more