AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGovernor’s Race: Tina Kotek and Christine Drazan faced off in their final debate, clashing over development and Portland-area school closures as the race tightens and Republicans eye an upset. Data Centers: Kotek expanded Oregon’s pause on environmental permits for new and expanding data centers, keeping the projects on hold until 2027 as officials weigh their impacts. Election Watch: Ballots are arriving for the Nov. 3 election, and the secretary of state is urging voters to make a plan and return ballots early; officials warn mail delays could make drop boxes the safer choice. State Economy: Oregon’s unemployment rate held at 5% in September as employers added 5,800 jobs. Healthcare: Kotek also issued an executive order intended to protect access to healthcare.
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