AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTariff Court Fight: Oregon is again suing the Trump administration over new Section 301 tariffs, joining a 25-state coalition arguing the duties are an unlawful “pretext” after the Supreme Court struck down earlier tariff authority. Wildfire Aftermath: Oregon’s record-breaking 2026 burn acreage is raising the stakes for downstream flooding and debris flows, with Mount Hood Meadows under Level 3 “go now” evacuations as the Grasshopper Fire pushes west. Local Government & AI: Salem City Council unanimously approved a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and moved to update zoning to protect water, environment, and electricity infrastructure. State Politics: Oregon Democrats are pressing for a comprehensive audit of the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund, saying the last full investment program audit is overdue. Health & Law: New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act takes effect, while a separate report highlights pediatricians and health departments sidestepping Trump’s CDC vaccine guidance. Oregon Justice: A Benton County sentencing hearing featured a mother describing alleged domestic violence before her baby’s death conviction. Elections: Jefferson County voters approved the recall of four Madras Aquatic Center board members.
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