One of Gov. Kate Brown’s priorities last year was to incentivize the expansion of semiconductor manufacturing in Oregon. But the industry appears to have overlooked the state so far.
The $2.3 trillion infrastructure bill introduced Wednesday by President Joe Biden already is sparking interest on the minds of mid-valley residents.
U.S. Sen Ron Wyden fielded numerous questions on the legislation Thursday during a lengthy visit to Albany. First, he visited Linn County water facilities. Then, he spoke with the editorial board of the Albany Democrat-Herald and the Corvallis Gazette-Times. Finally, he took over the newspaperâs conference room for a virtual town hall.
Wyden, an Oregon Democrat, has made a tradition of participating in town halls in every state county on an annual basis. The past two years have forced him to go virtual for most of the sessions.