Oregon Senator Ron Wyden

Wyden: Oregonians Not Buying The Case For A Border Wall

By Love Cross • Jan 21, 2019

Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden held several town halls this weekend where the government shutdown and border security were key topics of discussion. The Democrat says he’s hearing from Oregonians who have been affected by the shutdown, from those who are missing paychecks, to those who can’t get access to federal agencies for loan processing or IRS questions.

Wyden: Trump Attorney 'Played' Senate Intelligence Committee On Russia

By Brian Bull • Dec 2, 2018

An Oregon Democratic Senator who serves on the Senate Intelligence Committee says Donald Trump’s longtime lawyer “played” them on Russia from the start.

Federal Funds Sought For Fighting Bigger, Hotter Wildfires

By Brian Bull • Nov 13, 2018

Increased funding and more modernized firefighting tools are being sought by a group of bipartisan senators, including Oregon’s. As KLCC’s Brian Bull reports, this push is being driven by increasingly hotter and larger wildfires.

City Club of Eugene: Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden

By Love Cross • Nov 5, 2018

Recorded On: November 2, 2018

Air Date: November 5, 2018

In anticipation of the upcoming elections, the City Club of Eugene welcomes Oregon Senator Ron Wyden to discuss Election Security, the part that dark money plays, and how we may prevent future elections from being hacked. This was an opportunity to learn more about how future elections can become more secure.

Senator Wyden: 2018 Midterm Elections Will Be 'Remarkable'

By Brian Bull • Nov 2, 2018

This year’s midterm elections are going to be “remarkable”, according to U.S. Senator Ron Wyden.

The Oregon Democrat says he’s seeing high voter turnout in his state and elsewhere, as people weigh issues more seriously than he’s seen in previous midterms.

"I Want Paper Ballots For Every Election In America"

By Tiffany Eckert • Oct 17, 2018

As the mid-term election approaches, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Ron Wyden is talking up his proposed legislation to require a paper ballot for every election in the U.S.

Oregon's U.S. Senator Urges College Students To Register And Vote

By Tiffany Eckert • Oct 15, 2018

Oregon’s U.S. Senator Ron Wyden is visiting college campuses today in a last minute effort to help get students registered to vote. The deadline is midnight tonight.

Wyden Wants FBI To Investigate Kavanaugh

By Love Cross • Sep 25, 2018

Oregon US Senator Ron Wyden says the sexual assault allegations against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh deserve a “credible and serious” process of investigation.

Senator Wyden Pushing Back Against "Big Pharma"

By Love Cross • Sep 24, 2018

Oregon US Senator Ron Wyden is not interested in bailing out the pharmaceutical industry. The Democrat is expressing concern about a last minute change to a package of 70 bipartisan bills passed earlier this month to address the nation’s growing opioid crisis.

Senator Wyden Talks Wildfires: Air Quality and Disaster Relief

By Love Cross • Jul 30, 2018

Oregon Democratic Senator Ron Wyden stopped by KLCC on his way to Medford Sunday where he met with fire officials battling the Garner Complex Fire in Southern Oregon. Senator Wyden shared his thoughts about the impacts of wildfires, ranging from smoke in the air to the devastation on the ground.

Wyden And Other Lawmakers Safeguard Hops In Senate Version Of Farm Bill

By Brian Bull • Jun 28, 2018

Good news for Oregon’s hop growers. The Senate version of the Farm Bill – which passed today – includes an amendment allowing the USDA to tackle several plant diseases that affects hop crops. KLCC’s Brian Bull reports Oregon Democratic Senator Ron Wyden helped craft the provision.