AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPride Safety Clash: Eugene/Springfield Pride canceled its Saturday march after organizers said police wouldn’t protect marchers unless a parade permit was filed, following last year’s hate-group problems—while the Lane Events Center festival still goes on. Federal Elections Fight: Wisconsin DOJ and a coalition won in federal court, blocking a Trump executive order aimed at controlling state election administration and mail voting via federal voter lists. Oregon Economy & Taxes: Oregon’s Prosperity Council released a final report challenging Gov. Tina Kotek to make “meaningful” tax-code changes and replace the Climate Protection Program, warning of economic stagnation without action. Cannabis Banking Push: Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) helped refile the SAFE Banking Act to let banks serve state-legal cannabis businesses and reduce cash-driven risk. Public Safety & Justice: St. Helens named Finance Director Gloria Butsch interim city administrator after John Walsh’s death, and Jefferson County indicted former commissioner Melissa Fireside on expanded identity-theft and fraud counts. Health & Food Security: USDA warned SNAP could face funding shortfalls if a federal shutdown continues, threatening November benefits for tens of millions nationwide.
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