AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOregon Elections: Oregon’s first gubernatorial debate is set for Thursday, Oct. 1, with Gov. Tina Kotek and Sen. Christine Drazan facing a panel of journalists and a UO journalism student; the event will stream live. Education Policy: The Trump administration’s federal school choice scholarship tax credit is poised to open to nearly all schoolchildren in 30-plus states starting Jan. 1, with new Treasury guidance on how states and scholarship-granting organizations will participate. Local Governance: Springfield’s school district is restarting a superintendent search while the Oregon Government Ethics Commission investigates prior hiring steps for acting and interim superintendents. Public Lands & Safety: Siuslaw National Forest will begin issuing firewood permits Oct. 15, with rules on personal-use limits and designated cutting areas. Tech & Energy: Nvidia paused its “AI ambassador” push in Oregon despite a state-funded agreement, raising questions about whether the program’s goals are being met. Federal Courts/Immigration: The U.S. Supreme Court will review whether the Trump administration can deny bond hearings for immigrants challenging deportation while detained.
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