Jobs and Economy

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici and her hosts at Mirador had different things to talk about during her recent visit to the small-business lending platform in Portland.

For Bonamici, an Oregon Democrat, it was the flaws in a pending renewal of federal aid to higher education — particularly the changes backed by Republicans that she views as narrowing the opportunities for students to obtain aid.

Washington DC – Northwest members of Congress are reacting to President Trump's State of the Union address last night. Oregon's lone Republican Congressman, Greg Walden says " I thought the President gave a good speech. I think it was important he talked about taking better care of our veterans. That's been an issue I've cared deeply about." He also thought it was important the President talked about the opiod crisis and economy.

Sen. Jeff Merkley released the following statement after reports that Attorney General Jeff Sessions will rescind key federal policy that has effectively allowed states to determine their own cannabis laws:

"This is a destructive decision and a huge step backwards. Whatever happened to Attorney General Sessions' belief in states' rights? This decision directly contradicts then-candidate Trump's statement on cannabis policy that ‘it should be up to the states, absolutely.'