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Salinas Says Proposal Will Help Rural Americans See Specialists
Salinas Says Proposal Will Help Rural Americans See Specialists
Salinas Says Proposal Will Help Rural Americans See Specialists
A rural Oregon healthcare program could soon become the model for a nationwide pilot project.  Congresswoman Andrea Salinas is behind a bipartisan effort to expand access to medical specialists.   “We know that access to specialty care services is more limited for so many rural communities," Salinas said.  "And we’ve heard s...
Oregon Democrats Want Fishery Disaster Declared
Oregon Democrats Want Fishery Disaster Declared
Oregon Democrats Want Fishery Disaster Declared
On Monday, members of Oregon’s delegation, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce urging that a federal fishery resource disaster be declared for the 2024 Oregon troll salmon fishery.   “This declaration is critical to provide economic relief to Oregon’s fisheries and coastal communities in addition to protecting the sustainability of wild salmon populations,” the letter from the lawmake
Salinas Wants To Limit Presidential Trade Authority
Salinas Wants To Limit Presidential Trade Authority
Salinas Wants To Limit Presidential Trade Authority
Efforts continue in Congress to reverse President Trump's tariffs, but they'll have a difficult time getting enough support to pass.  Oregon congresswoman Andrea Salinas joined House Democratic leadership in supporting a move to restore Congressional authority over trade.   ...
OR Delegation Calls on Administration to Reinstate Ag Researchers
OR Delegation Calls on Administration to Reinstate Ag Researchers
OR Delegation Calls on Administration to Reinstate Ag Researchers
On Thursday, members of Oregon’s congressional delegation sent a letter to Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins calling for USDA workers to return to the job.  The letter states the lawmakers are concerned about the Administration’s decision to terminate ARS workers in Corvallis, Newport, Burns, Pendleton, and Hood River.   “The United State...
Salinas: Tariffs Will Hurt Oregon Farmers
Salinas: Tariffs Will Hurt Oregon Farmers
Salinas: Tariffs Will Hurt Oregon Farmers
Tariffs against Mexico and Canada were delayed by at least 30 days earlier this week, but they’re still a risk, according to some members of Oregon’s congressional delegation.  Oregon Congresswoman Andrea Salinas says farmers in her Sixth District are worried, and she wants the House Agriculture Committee to hold hearings on how President Trump’s proposed tariffs could impact producers.   “I absol
Salinas: The Farm Bill Impacts All Oregonians
Salinas: The Farm Bill Impacts All Oregonians
Salinas: The Farm Bill Impacts All Oregonians
Congresswoman Andrea Salinas is one of two Oregon members of the House Ag committee, which has worked for two years on the farm bill reauthorization.  She said Farm Bills have always been bipartisan, but she believes Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is playing politics.  Salinas...
Oregon Receives Nearly $1 Million For Farmworker Housing
Oregon Receives Nearly $1 Million For Farmworker Housing
Oregon Receives Nearly $1 Million For Farmworker Housing
The state of Oregon was recently awarded $956,333 for a project to rehabilitate a McMinnville multifamily affordable housing complex that serves farmworkers and their families.  The announcement of the USDA funds was made Tuesday by Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley, Ron Wyden and Representative Andrea Salinas.  Community Hom...
Farm Bill Listening Sessions Scheduled For The PNW
Farm Bill Listening Sessions Scheduled For The PNW
Farm Bill Listening Sessions Scheduled For The PNW
Farmers across the Pacific Northwest will have several opportunities to make their thoughts on the 2023 Farm Bill known.   Oregon’s 5th District representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer will hold a listening session Tuesday March 14th at the Farm Bureau office in Salem.  In addit...

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