AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWhite House Ballroom Funding Blocked: The Senate parliamentarian has ruled that Trump’s proposed White House ballroom money can’t ride along in the immigration-related budget reconciliation bill, forcing Republicans to redraw and repackage the plan—again—after Democrats objected and the “fast-track” path got shut. Oregon Legal Watch: In Ashland, a judge dismissed part of a former fire official’s lawsuit over workplace safety claims, saying he didn’t properly notify the city before filing, while other retaliation and discrimination claims remain alive. Health & Access: A new Medicare/Medicaid hemp reimbursement pilot could collide with a looming federal hemp ban that would make many CBD products illegal. Public Safety Funding Pressure: Oregon’s wildfire partners warn that new USDA conditions are hampering federal fire support—right when the next bad season could be here. Local Politics Pulse: A new poll shows Republican Chris Dudley tightening against Gov. Tina Kotek ahead of Oregon’s May 19 primary.
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