AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGun Policy & Courts: A new study finds Oregon gun sales and background checks surged after Measure 114 passed, even while the law was tied up in court, with researchers estimating a 157% jump in background checks in the month after the 2022 election. Wildfire Politics: Senators are pushing to rein in prediction market apps that let people wager on wildfires, warning the “gamified” payouts could encourage arson and distort public response. Elections & Trust: Los Angeles election officials are weighing steps to address election-trading prediction markets ahead of November, after a June ballot-count controversy raised concerns about voter confidence. Oregon Governor Race: A new look at Oregon’s 2026 governor contest frames the race around Kotek vs. Drazan’s record and cost-of-living messaging, with the Trump factor expected to loom. Healthcare Costs: A report highlights how hospital market power can drive up prices, feeding higher healthcare costs for patients and insurers. Labor & Nonprofits: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden workers rejected a final contract offer, escalating a tense union dispute.
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