Wildfire-relief bill passes Congress; payments will be tax-free with Trump’s signatureSen. Ron Wyden helped push through the legislation, which eliminates income tax on relief payments for people impacted by natural disasters.The Oregonian2mo agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyRon Wydenwildfire relief bill passage
Sen. Ron Wyden asks for more federal help fighting Oregon wildfiresU.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, state lawmakers and local officials said the federal government hasn't done enough to help crews battling Oregon wildfires.Salem Statesman Journal2mo agoWhole story →PlanetRon Wydenoregon wildfires
Trump administration denies emergency funding for 2 Oregon wildfiresU.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have sent a letter to the federal agency expressing frustration with the decision.The Oregonian2mo agoWhole story →PlanetJeff MerkleyRon Wydenoregon wildfires funding denial
Top progressive Pramila Jayapal introduces Green New Deal for public schoolsRep. Pramila Jayapal leads House progressives in introducing a Green New Deal for public schools. A similar bill targeted environmental inequities in public schools.Fox News2mo agoWhole story →EducationPlanetPramila Jayapalgreen new deal for schools introduction
