Local news from Oregon inform that State Sen. Tim Knopp has successfully pushed for memorial legislation to support the motion to bring a DOE geothermal research facility to Deschutes County.
There are 5 different US states fighting to bring the FORGE geothermal facility to their states. The project not only would bring a art laboratory to Oregon but also funding, jobs and other benefits.
According to the same source, the Oregon Senate passed the memorial legislation unanimously.
Source: KTVZ
