WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive, and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2025: * * * American Fintech Council (AFC) Applauds Oregon's Recognition of Community Bank Week Proclamation celebrates community banks' vital role in supporting local economies and embracing responsible innovation * Salem, OR - The American Fintech Council (AFC), the premier industry associa more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Dexter Announces Federal Court Action to Free Portland Mother from ICE Custody * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) announced that a lawyer for Jackie Merlos, a Portland mother held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention without cause, has filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus. This action challenges the legality of Jackie Merlos' continued detention more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Christine Drazan Running for Governor in Oregon * DGA spokesperson Johanna Warshaw released the following statement in response to failed statewide candidate Christine Drazan running for governor in Oregon: "After national Republicans wasted millions on her in 2022, Christine Drazan is back for another failed run to bring Donald Trump's agenda to Oregon. Similar to Trump, Drazan ha more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The FIDO Alliance, Beaverton, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury emphasizing critical methods for detecting illicit activity related to digital assets. The alliance, which consists of over 300 companies and government entities dedicated to developing authentication standards, aims to address increasing challenges surrounding identity verification in the financial sector. In their communication, the FIDO Alliance expressed  more ST

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 27 [Category: Sociological] -- The Mercy Corps posted the following news release: * * * Joint Statement: INGOs Raise Alarm over Escalating Violence in El Fasher, Call for Urgent Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Actors * International non-governmental organizations working in Sudan are sounding the alarm over the severe escalation of violence in El Fasher, North Darfur. Civilians, local responders, and aid workers are facing grave risks amid intensifying fightin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * MEMO: Christine Drazan Enters Oregon Governor's Race with Extreme MAGA Agenda Already Rejected by Oregonians * TO: Interested Parties FROM: DGA Political Director Jordy Zeigler RE: Christine Drazan Enters Oregon Governor's Race with Extreme MAGA Agenda Already Rejected by Oregonians 2022 loser Christine Drazan enters the 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary as a failed candidate with an extrem more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley Leads Colleagues in Demanding CBO Probe the Cost of Trump's National Guard Deployment to American Cities, Including Portland * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, led several of his Senate colleagues in calling on the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to probe the cost of the Trump Administration's brazen decision to deplo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2025: * * * Merkley Leads Colleagues in Demanding CBO Probe the Cost of Trump's National Guard Deployment to American Cities, Including Portland Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, led several of his Senate colleagues in calling on the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to probe the cost of the Trump more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 28 -- VoteVets issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2025: * * * VoteVets Partners with Yes on 50 on a Six-Figure Ad Buy Supporting Prop 50 in California The digital investment comes in crucial final days of campaign * Today, VoteVets is announcing that it is partnering with "Yes on 50" on its six-figure statewide ad campaign on streaming platforms. The ad features two generations of Veterans - one Army and one Navy - who speak about the freedoms they fought t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Leads Bipartisan Amicus Brief Challenging Trump's Unlawful and Inflationary Tariffs * Amicus brief to the Supreme Court also signed by Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, and Oregon U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, and Maxine Dexter Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said today he is leading Senate and House colleagues in filing a bipartisan amicus brief before the U.S more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Schumer, Senate Democrats Call on Trump to Stop Hiding Premium Increases from American Families Less Than a Week Before Open Enrollment, Americans in More Than Half the Country Are in the Dark About Imminent Premium Spikes for Their Health Care Trump Administration Has Not Opened "Window Shopping" Despite the Massive Increases Facing Millions, Pric more PR