AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCollege Accountability: Maitripa College in Portland placed Buddhist studies president Yangsi Rinpoche on leave after sexual misconduct allegations from a former student and staffer; the school and Rinpoche deny the claims. State Budget & Tuition: Lane Community College’s budget committee debated a 2027 tuition increase amid long-term funding pressure and recent class cancellations. County Leadership: Benton County commissioners appointed Rick Crager as county administrator, making the interim CFO/assistant administrator the permanent top manager. Public Health: Benton County reported declining student vaccination rates and rising nonmedical exemptions, warning of outbreak risk. School Safety Oversight: Salem-Keizer families pushed for earlier intervention and clearer reporting after a focus group described bullying, threats, gang activity, and racial bias. Elections & Voting Integrity: DHS approved a plan to let states verify voter citizenship using federal databases and to monitor mail ballot flows for potential fraud patterns. Immigration Courts: Oregon AG Dan Rayfield won a court order vacating Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee as an unlawful tax. Local Government & Public Safety: Clackamas Fire Department and Oregon National Guard trained with federal and civilian partners for aviation rescue and water-rescue response. Sports Law Fallout: A Texas judge cleared Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to play in 2026 via a temporary injunction, while the NCAA moved to appeal.
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