Jeff Merkley: “In the days and weeks since the horrific shooting at Silver Rail, my heart has remained with the Bend community and all…”

Our fisheries and farms deliver incredible products all around the world and are the lifeblood of our communities.

As Speaker of the Oregon House, I helped save the Coos Bay Rail Line because I saw how critical the Port of Coos Bay was to all those who call Oregon’s rural South Coast home.

Permitting reform for electrical transmission lines is essential. But the current bill raises too many serious issues that require more deliberation.

This project delivers more of our precious water to farmers and helps reduce pollutants from entering nearby rivers—a win-win.