Jeff Merkley: “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…”

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

Whether walking, driving, or biking, Oregonians in every corner of the state deserve safe streets and roads in their communities to get where they need to go.

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

Drug treatment courts have shown that we can address addiction and substance abuse head on while also preserving families and rehabilitating Oregon communities.