AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPrivacy & Data: California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have broadly banned businesses from selling or sharing sensitive consumer data, including precise geolocation and details like race, health, and union membership—arguing current law already lets people opt out. Wildfire Safety: Lane County’s backyard debris burning ban won’t lift on a set date; Oregon officials say fire season could last into mid-October without enough rain and safer fuel conditions. Marijuana After Legalization: A Nevada review finds the black market hasn’t disappeared after legalization, with robberies and killings tied to illicit cannabis deals continuing. Federal Power & Memorials: A GOP senator blocked a bipartisan bill that would require Congress to approve any demolition of presidential memorials, escalating the fight over the Kennedy Center. Oregon Policy Watch: Eugene is moving toward next-summer cleanup of dioxin-contaminated soil at Trainsong Park, using a $1.5M EPA Brownfields grant. Health Care Costs: A Reuters report says Oregon Rep. Val Hoyle is pressing the FDA over a prolonged estrogen patch shortage, urging action to stabilize supply. Workforce & Industry: Genentech broke ground on a $750M Hillsboro expansion, targeting new drug-delivery device manufacturing and hundreds of jobs.
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