AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWildfire Response: Gov. Tina Kotek flew over Oregon’s active fires and warned there’s still “a lot of fire season left,” as more than 2.5 million acres have burned and crews face a dry September ahead. Federal Courts & Immigration: The U.S. Justice Department sued Oregon (along with Arizona, New Mexico, and Washington) over state in-state tuition and aid policies for undocumented students, arguing they violate federal law and discriminate against U.S. citizens. Elections & Voting Access: Democrats and voting-rights groups re-filed lawsuits to block Trump-era USPS mail-voting changes after the Supreme Court lifted a pause, setting up another legal fight over ballot rules. Public Safety Tech: Washington law enforcement is expanding use of Flock automated license plate cameras, even as some cities pause programs over privacy and data-sharing concerns. Local Government: Jackson County commissioners discussed asking county surveyor Scott Fein to drop one of two full-time roles across Jackson and Curry counties. Education: Western Oregon University began a literacy curriculum overhaul for teacher prep programs tied to a governor-led reform effort.
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