WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: The Bureau of Reclamation today announced nearly $12.1 million through President Biden's Investing in America agenda to support collaborative planning and design projects to improve water sustainability and efficiency. Reclamation selected a total of 43 projects in 11 states to receive the funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act and annual appropr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) today celebrated the passage of their bipartisan bill designating U.S. Highway 20 between Newport, Oregon, and New England as the "National Medal of Honor Highway." "Idaho's veterans enrich our communities through service past and present. Medal of Honor recipients have acted well beyond the call of duty, and many continue to do so long after they leave mil more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Department of Education (DOE) is seeking applications from parent organizations for its Special Education Parent Information Centers (PTIs) program. This initiative aims to empower parents of children with disabilities by providing them with essential training and resources. Funding Available for Parent-Led Organizations The program prioritizes applications from parent organizations with diverse leadership encompassing parents of children with disabilities, special e more ST

PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. 19 -- Environment Oregon issued the following news release: On January 1st, 2025, several policies go into effect in Oregon that will protect public health, reduce waste, improve recycling and keep electronic devices in use for longer. These new laws build on Oregon's legacy of finding innovative ways to reduce waste and empower Oregonians to be good stewards of the environment. "The new year brings new protections for the health, safety and well being for Oregonians an more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the bipartisan Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act, legislation to restore vehicle owners' control over their personal data in an era of rapidly advancing automotive technology. With connected vehicles projected to make up 95% of all new vehicles on the road by 2030, this bill ensures Americans retain the right to privacy and autonomy over their vehic more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that the Prineville Airport and Pendleton's Eastern Oregon Regional Airport received a combined $1,329,000 in federal funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for infrastructure and safety improvements. "Oregon's regional airports serve as vital hubs for our communities supporting local businesses, connecting travelers to world-cl more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. 19 -- The Oregon State Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release: On January 1st, 2025, several policies go into effect in Oregon that will protect public health, reduce waste, improve recycling and keep electronic devices in use for longer. These new laws build on Oregon's legacy of finding innovative ways to reduce waste and empower Oregonians to be good stewards of the environment. "The new year brings new protections for the health, safety and more PR