Goaded by Oregon Lawmakers, Congress Moves Forward With Bill That Would Remove Barriers for Banks to Take On Cannabis Clients

A federal bill that would encourage banks to serve cannabis companies in states where pot is legal was voted through the U.S House of Representatives on Sept. 25.

Oregon’s Congressional Democrats Are All Aboard the Trump Impeachment Train

Pelosi’s announcement comes after allegations that President Donald Trump pressured the Ukrainian government to investigate former U.S. President Joe Biden and his son.

Senators Mitt Romney and Jeff Merkley Join Forces to Propose Vaping Restrictions

Wyden, Merkley Send Names to White House for Prestigious Appellate Court Judgeship

Oregon’s two U.S. senators send a list of four names to the White House for a federal appeals court opening.

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley Recounts Scenes of Migrant Abuse to Portland Crowd

“We don’t treat people like that in the United States of America,” Merkley said, to cries of “Yeah!” from the gathered audience.

For Third Year, TriMet Receives Federal Funding to Buy Three Electric Buses and Their Chargers

Portlanders might have a smoother, quieter and less smelly bus commute with these new electric buses.

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley Sponsors Bill to End Cruel Treatment of Children in Camps at Mexican Border

Improving health, safety and oversight would keep migrant children safe and help “hold this monstrous administration accountable,” says Ron Wyden.

Under Pressure From Oregon Delegation, Trump Administration Reverses Decision to Close Forest Service Job Training Centers

Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley today announced that Forest service vocation training programs for disadvantaged youth will not be shut down.