Merkley, Risch introduce bill to boost mass timber industry, promote use in federal, military projects
by KTVZ
KTVZ— WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Idaho Senator James Risch this week announced the introduction of the bipartisan Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act to promote the utilization of mass timber in federal building projects and military construction. The mass timber industry has become important to Oregon, Idaho, and the entire Pacific Northwest’s economy and environment.
KTVZ—Wyden votes for aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan; Merkley opposes it over military aid to Israel. WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Tuesday applauded the passage of legislation to provide Ukraine, Israel, and America’s Indo-Pacific partners with $95 billion in security assistance to support their national defense, including $9.15 billion in lifesaving humanitarian aid, and to stem the flow of fentanyl into the United States. Fellow Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley,
KSNT News—Kansas Gov. allows anti-DEI bill to become law, uses veto power on other bills. TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is letting a bill banning certain diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in higher education to become state law Friday. Kelly is using her veto power on April 19 to reject several bills while letting two others become law without her signature. She included statements in a press []
DOTHANFIRST—Elba Dam to be torn down in federal project. ELBA, Ala (WDHN) -- A nearly $2 million plan to remove an "obsolete" and possibly dangerous dam in Coffee County has been announced. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the $1,931,465 project will break down and remove the unusable Elba Hydroelectric Dam, which has become a hazard to the people of Coffee County, []