AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOregon Land Use & Courts: Lane County agreed to pay $1.3 million to settle claims tied to unconstitutional tax foreclosure practices that left former owners without surplus proceeds after homes sold for more than taxes owed. Federal Immigration & Public Safety: A new report says Trump’s immigration courts are using “mega master” hearings to speed deportations, with many people allegedly not getting timely notice—raising due-process concerns for Oregon and beyond. Oregon Environment & Forest Policy: The U.S. Forest Service released a draft Blue Mountains forest plan that could triple logging over 10 years, with public comments due Sept. 30—sparking pushback from conservation groups worried about wildfire, water, and wildlife impacts. Oregon Nonprofit Oversight: Oregon CASA Network terminated its contract with Voices for Children after missed legally required financial audits, ending the court-appointed advocacy program in Benton and Lincoln counties. Oregon Politics & Governance: Oregon’s antitrust push is gaining momentum as federal enforcement retreats, with commentary highlighting how states are filling the gap. National Politics: House Republicans advanced bills to formally dismantle the Department of Education, moving 10 measures toward permanent transfers of programs and responsibilities.
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