WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dan Goldman Urges Trump Administration to Expand IRS Direct File Program Direct File Issued More Than $90 Million In Tax Refunds In 2024 Read the Letter Here (link is external) Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28), Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05), and over 130 of his House  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Wyden Issue Discussion Draft to Improve IRS Administration Washington D.C.-- U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) released a discussion draft of bipartisan legislation making an array of common-sense fixes to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) procedure and administration. "As the tax filing season gets underway, this draft legislation s  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSFR) -- The Drug Enforcement Administration has announced that Organic Consultants LLC, doing business as Cascade Chemistry, has applied for registration as a bulk manufacturer of multiple Schedule II controlled substances. The company, based in Eugene, Oregon, seeks authorization to produce small quantities of drugs such as amphetamine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and morphine. The application indicates that the substances will be manufactured for internal use or   more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 31 -- The Oregon Department of Education issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * Graduates began high school during the pandemic when classes were remote, yet 81.8% of the Class of 2024 graduated on time. * * * The statewide graduation rate for the class of 2024 is 81.8%, according to data released today by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE). The Class of 2024 started high school in distance learning due to the COVID-19 global pandemic and after th  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: Governor Tina Kotek announced that she will appoint Ryan R. Rodighiero as District Attorney of Gilliam County. Rodighiero will fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Kara Davis. The appointment is effective immediately. Rodighiero most recently served as Chief Deputy District Attorney in Union County and previously served as a Deputy District Attorney in Coos County. * * * Origina  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: Governor Tina Kotek submitted testimony in support of House Bill 2811 to the House Early Childhood and Human Services Committee, reaffirming her support for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Oregon. "We know that every child is full of promise. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is another key step to improve how we support our kids as they learn to read," Governor Kotek said. "By suppo  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 31 -- The Oregon School Boards Association issued the following news: Oregon graduation rates are clawing their way back to pre-pandemic levels, according to data for the class of 2024 released Thursday. Disappointing National Assessment of Educational Progress data released this week, though, highlight the challenge of picking measures to assess Oregon's public education effectiveness. The Oregon Department of Education reported 81.8% of the 2024 cohort graduated, a half   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Oregon, issued the following news release: Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR) announces, The Dalles Watershed Development Act, which is critical legislation if enacted would transfer 150 acres of U.S. Forest Service land within The Dalles' municipal watershed to city ownership. The City of The Dalles relies on its municipal watershed for 80% of its annual water supply. Protecting this watershed is essential to maintaining water quality, meeting future de  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: Today, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., with five colleagues in the Senate, reintroduced legislation to help working families access affordable housing and child care. U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced companion legislation in the House. The Build Housing with Care Act would invest $500 million to construct child care centers co-located in affordable housing developments a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Legislation would implement fixes to improve the taxpayer experience * * * U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) released a discussion draft of bipartisan legislation making an array of common-sense fixes to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) procedure and administration. "As the tax filing season gets  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * Following Noncommittal Answer in Committee and Statement by CMS, Finance Democrats Press for Commitment to Continuing Medicare Drug Price Negotiation on Schedule * * * Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and all 12 Democratic members of the committee today sent a letter to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pressing him to answer  more