AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOregon Health Access: Gov. Tina Kotek announced a statewide Oregon Health Authority standing order to keep recommended vaccines accessible and affordable as the 2026-27 cold and flu season approaches, citing new federal actions that could otherwise create barriers for patients and providers. Local Transportation: ODOT will close ramps at two Beltline Highway interchanges for overnight repaving and traffic-signal electrical work starting Sept. 8 through Sept. 22, with weeknight closures between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Wildlife Staffing Cuts: A new report says U.S. Fish and Wildlife staffing is down sharply nationwide, with Oregon down about 40% since 2024 (from 434 to 257 staff), raising concerns for conservation capacity. Elections & Voting Rights: Oregon election litigation continues as courts block or pause USPS-related changes, with AG Brown and coalition partners securing another order protecting Oregon’s mail-in voting. Federal Tech Privacy: The U.S. military has begun disabling advertising trackers on phones and computers used by service members, including steps tied to Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden’s push over troop location risks.
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