AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPortland Foie Gras Ban: Portland City Council passed a 7-5 ordinance banning the sale of force-fed foie gras, giving restaurants six months to transition (fines up to $5,000). Public Safety & Courts: A fifth murder charge was filed against an Oregon man tied to the deaths of five women, as the case deepens in Multnomah County court. Local Policing Debate: Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is pushing back against Troutdale’s consideration of ending its 24/7 contract, warning a smaller staffing model would leave gaps. Healthcare Labor: Federal labor officials ordered Asante to recognize a union after workers voted to unionize at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, citing staffing, pay, and bargaining violations. Energy & Data Centers: Portland General Electric will raise rates 29% for large-load data centers under Oregon’s POWER Act, while cutting residential rates slightly. Oregon Politics & Elections: A Lake Oswego law student announced a run for City Council, pitching affordable housing, safer schools, and emergency resilience. National/Policy Watch: Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) helped lead a Senate push to require congressional approval for a Trump White House ballroom; it failed on a procedural vote. Criminal Justice: A Salem teen was arrested after an FBI alert about a threat to West Salem High School, with firearm-related charges pending.
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