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
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 →PlanetRon WydenJeff Merkleyoregon wildfires funding denial
Oregon’s Salinas challenges Trump administration plan to overhaul Forest Service, wildfire responseU.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, pressed U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz during a House hearing Wednesday.The Oregonian3mo agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyAndrea Salinasforest service reorganization
