AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOregon Data Centers: Gov. Tina Kotek ordered a statewide pause on unapproved new data center requests on state land, citing long-term impacts on water, energy, infrastructure, jobs, and communities, with the halt running until July 1, 2027. AmeriCorps Fight: Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Val Hoyle joined a broader coalition effort after AG Nick Brown helped secure a settlement blocking Trump administration moves to dismantle AmeriCorps, protecting FY26-27 funding. Federal Immigration Tuition Lawsuit: DOJ filed final lawsuits challenging in-state tuition and aid for illegal immigrants in Hawaiʻi, D.C., Arkansas, and Utah, after Kansas was ruled unconstitutional. Oregon Courts & Accountability: The Oregon State Bar urged the Oregon Supreme Court to discipline Salem lawyer Christopher Best over alleged domestic violence patterns. Local Recovery: Jackson County’s Long Term Recovery Group says it’s using lessons from the Almeda Fire to coordinate response for new Southern Oregon disasters. Voting & Ballot Access: Oregon lawmakers passed emergency funding for drop boxes and improved ballot tracking. Recycling Ruling: A federal judge upheld Oregon’s packaging recycling law, shifting costs to producers.
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