AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoElections: The U.S. Supreme Court blocked Trump’s last-minute USPS mail-ballot restrictions, keeping Oregon’s Vote By Mail process on its usual track and rejecting efforts to force new ballot envelope and voter-list requirements before the midterms. Immigration & Courts: Oregon joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging a new “public charge” rule that would let DHS weigh use of benefits like Medicaid and food stamps against green-card decisions. Adoption Rights: Oregon settled an LGBTQ adoption discrimination case, requiring the state to reconsider a Malheur County woman’s application after it was denied over her religious beliefs. Consumer & Health: A new Oregon Consumer Justice survey finds many Oregonians are squeezed by food, rent, and utilities, with 36% unable to cover a $400 emergency; separately, Oregon AG Dan Rayfield announced Abbott will pay Oregon nearly $1M over unsafe infant formula and nutritional therapy products. Energy & Environment: The Northwest Power and Conservation Council heard concerns about data centers, electricity costs, and salmon as it drafts a regional power plan. Public Safety: A multi-vehicle crash on Highway 30 killed one and injured 16, including 13 Oregon National Guard members. Local Governance: Bend City Council kept its tree code protections despite builder pushback.
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