MEDFORD, Ore. — Campaign finances are being scrutinized all across the nation, and on Friday, NewsWatch12 spoke with Oregon U.S. Senator, Jeff Merkley about the issue. He believes that not making candidates disclose who their campaign contributions are coming from can have a profound impact on the nation’s economy. “The two are connected, because if … Continue reading »
Solar Power Trade War In Oregon
SALEM, Ore. – The production of solar power, and the technology that makes it possible, is fast becoming a mainstay in Oregon. Wednesday the state’s solar industry got a hand from the U.S. Commerce Department when it announced duties for solar panels imported from China. The argument for tariffs was led by Solarworld, which has … Continue reading »
Congress Considers Fire Fight Funds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Fires are still burning throughout Oregon and now Congress is considering providing emergency funding to help fund the fire fights. This comes as the U.S. Forest Service has exhausted it’s fire suppression fund. Senator Jeff Merkley says without emergency funding, the Forest Service would be forced to fund firefighting operations by cutting … Continue reading »
Sen. Merkley: ‘We Need Emergency Funds’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service has exhausted their firefighting funds. The extensive fire season and the huge costs of fighting those fires is putting a strain on the federal agency. Senator Jeff Merkley is urging Senate Leaders Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell to make additional resources available. Senator Merkley said the Forest Service may … Continue reading »
Senator Drives to Ashland In Oil-Free Vehicle
By Yessenia Anderson ASHLAND, Ore. — Senator Jeff Merkley arrived in Ashland on Tuesday after traveling oil-free from Washington to the California boarder. In honor of the nation’s Independence Day, the drive hoped to raise awareness on America’s need to declare its independence from overseas oil. Along the drive, Senator Merkely made stops, visiting communities … Continue reading »
