AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElection Countdown: Oregon officials say about 23% of ballots had been returned a week before Election Day, slightly ahead of 2022’s pace. New drop boxes are open statewide; the state urged voters to mail ballots by Oct. 27, with official boxes available through Election Day. Federal election monitors are expected in Multnomah County. Governor’s Race: Republican Christine Drazan says the contest is about Gov. Tina Kotek’s record, not President Trump, as both campaigns make their final pitches. Corporate Transparency: Attorney General Dan Rayfield joined 21 states and Washington, D.C., in suing to reverse the Trump administration’s rollback of company ownership reporting, arguing it weakens tools for investigating financial crimes. Bend Recovery: Kotek declared an emergency after the Silver Rail Elementary shooting, unlocking state support as the district weighs when and where students can resume classes. Data Center Dispute: Umatilla declared an emergency over a state permitting pause that could put about $6 million in expected revenue and planned infrastructure projects at risk.
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