AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSupreme Court Showdown Over Voter Rolls: Oregon’s political stakes rise as DOJ fight over states’ voter-roll data heads toward the U.S. Supreme Court, with AG Todd Blanche saying an appeal is “a possibility” after multiple losses tied to Trump’s order seeking names, addresses, and other identifiers. Local Tax Policy: Wisconsin lawmakers advanced SB439, adjusting 2026 levy increase limits for the village of Oregon and nearby Dane County towns tied to joint fire and EMS services—another reminder that local budget rules can shift public safety funding. Wildlife Protection Lawsuit: The Center for Biological Diversity sued to block Trump’s expanded federal grazing plan that would open up to 24 million acres and could harm imperiled wildlife across the West. Oregon Emergency Care Gap: A rural ambulance service in the Upper McKenzie area can’t transport Lane County patients, forcing officials to scramble when seconds matter. Oregon Gun/Justice Watch: Oregon ethics regulators fined Rep. Greg Smith $12K over office misuse tied to a pay raise and excess vacation. Housing & Community: Oregon Humane named Frank So as its next CEO, while a separate story highlights new affordable housing opening in California—useful context for Oregon’s own housing pressure.
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