| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oregon Newsletter for Friday November 21, 2025 ( 12 items ) |
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At-A-Glance School and District Profiles released with updated Online Report Card
SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 20 [Category: Education] -- The Oregon School Boards Association posted the following news:
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At-A-Glance School and District Profiles released with updated Online Report Card
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Oregon released At-A-Glance School and District Profiles on Thursday.
The annual reports compile a range of mostly already released data and offer comparisons with state averages at the school and district level. The profiles aim to give parents and communities an accessible and transparent
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Bonamici Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Growth of Arts Organizations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Bonamici Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Growth of Arts Organizations
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WASHINGTON, DC [11/20/25] - Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to grow the economy and expand the reach of arts organizations, local arts agencies, and museums.
The Capital, Repairs, and Employment for Art Talent to Improve Visibility Everywhere (CREATIVE) Act, HR 6165,
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Continuing Epstein Investigation, Wyden Releases New Analysis Detailing How Top JPMorgan Chase Executives Enabled Epstein's Sex Trafficking Operation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025:
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Continuing Epstein Investigation, Wyden Releases New Analysis Detailing How Top JPMorgan Chase Executives Enabled Epstein's Sex Trafficking Operation
Democratic Staff Memorandum Cites Need for Further Investigation
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Continuing his "follow the money" investigation of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking network, Senate Finance Committee Rank
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CURTIS AND MERKLEY WORK TO CODIFY TAIWAN SIX ASSURANCES
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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CURTIS AND MERKLEY WORK TO CODIFY TAIWAN SIX ASSURANCES
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Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the Six Assurances to Taiwan Act, a bipartisan bill to formally codify the Six Assurances as foundational U.S. policy toward Taiwan, reinforce congressional oversight, and prevent any unilateral change in America's longstanding position without legislat
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ECESE Ranking Member Bonamici Speaks Out Against Efforts to Undermine Career and Technical Education
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood and Secondary Education, issued the following opening statement on Nov. 19, 2025, at a hearing entitled "From Classroom to Career: Strengthening Skills Pathways Through CTE":
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"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to the witnesses. I know we have both been looking forward to this hearing.
"Mr. Chairman, I appreciate this hearing today where we can
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EPA Announces $7 Billion in Newly Available WIFIA Funding and Five New WIFIA Loan Approvals
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $7 Billion in Newly Available WIFIA Funding and Five New WIFIA Loan Approvals
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $6.5 billion in Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) funding available for water systems, with an additional $550 million available to states. Interested entities can apply for this funding through a rolling ap
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ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot returns to Oregon for a Top 25 Big 10 showdown as No. 7 Oregon hosts No. 15 USC
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot returns to Oregon for a Top 25 Big 10 showdown as No. 7 Oregon hosts No. 15 USC
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* Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota to serve as this week's guest picker
* Oregon head coach Dan Lanning joins the set live
* Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the chance to enter Pat McAfee's Kicking Contest
ESPN's College
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Lujan, Schumer, Klobuchar, Merkley, Hayes, Craig Lead Congressional Democrats in Introducing Legislation to Reverse SNAP Cuts and Restore Food Security for Millions of Americans
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Schumer, Klobuchar, Merkley, Hayes, Craig Lead Congressional Democrats in Introducing Legislation to Reverse SNAP Cuts and Restore Food Security for Millions of Americans
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Bicameral Introduction Follows Trump Administration's Shutdown Chaos and Effort to Strip Food Assistance
WATCH : Senator Lujan Hosts Press Conference Announcing his SNAP Legislation
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senato
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Merkley, Cruz Lead Bipartisan Group of Senators to Urge U.S. Action to Free Wrongfully Detained Pastor Jin, Support Religious Freedom in China
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley, Cruz Lead Bipartisan Group of Senators to Urge U.S. Action to Free Wrongfully Detained Pastor Jin, Support Religious Freedom in China
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Texas' U.S. Senator Ted Cruz led a bipartisan effort to push for immediate action from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in response to the Chinese government detaining Pastor "Ezra" Jin Ming
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Rep. Salinas Introduces Legislation to Address Mental Health Crisis Among Latino Youth
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Salinas Introduces Legislation to Address Mental Health Crisis Among Latino Youth
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Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced the Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act, legislation to provide for a national awareness and outreach campaign to improve mental health among the Hispanic and Latino youth population.
Latino youth experience higher rates of m
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Wyden Outlines Priorities for New Child Welfare Lead to Protect Vulnerable Children
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release:
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Wyden Outlines Priorities for New Child Welfare Lead to Protect Vulnerable Children
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., provided a list of policy and oversight priorities for the newly appointed lead of America's child welfare agency to ensure that vulnerable children across America are protected amid Donald Trump ramping up his war o
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Wyden, Warner Call on Trump to Help Seniors When Insurance Companies Drop Doctors From Their Plans
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025:
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Wyden, Warner Call on Trump to Help Seniors When Insurance Companies Drop Doctors from Their Plans
Seniors Enrolled in Medicare Advantage Plans Need More Transparency When Doctors Leave Their Networks
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Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senator Mark Warner, D-Va., today called on the Centers for Medicare & Med
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