AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOregon Tax Watch: Oregon collected $80.6 million in public utilities license taxes in 2024, about 0.5% of the state’s total $17.2 billion in taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s state tax collections survey. Local Politics & Accountability: A new letters-to-the-editor push argues Rep. Cliff Bentz should debate challenger Chris Beck, framing it as a basic representation issue for voters who can’t afford “inaccessibility.” Public Safety & Courts: A homeless man is suing a Portland business owner for $10 million after he says he was shot three times during a break-in, while the owner disputes the account in court. State Government & Policy: Wisconsin’s SB439—adjusting 2026 levy increase limits for the village of Oregon and nearby towns in Dane County—cleared the Assembly with a 96-0 vote, with multiple lawmakers backing it. Wildfire Response: The Grasshopper Fire grew to 86,974 acres with 30% containment as crews focused on the Highway 35 corridor and continued monitoring around Shadybrook.
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