Wildfire-Resilient Communities Act

MEDFORD, Ore. — Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley held town halls in both Jackson and Josephine Counties Saturday. He updated constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., and answered questions about tackling the challenges facing Oregon and America. “A number of my …

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Oregon Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley is introducing legislation to reduce wildfire risk in Oregon and across the country. He says this new act will help the U.S. Forest Service get a better jump on forest management and fuels reduction efforts. …