AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoACA Premiums: Insurers are seeking a median 14% premium hike for 2027 on the ACA marketplaces, with rising medical/drug costs and expiring enhanced tax credits cited; Oregon policy advocate Gary Jacobs argues the system should move away from fee-for-service. Oregon Elections: Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson’s past reviews found Oregon’s voting system generally works well, with voter-fraud concerns extremely rare—while critics continue to debate how much verification is needed. Trail Blazers–Portland Funding Fight: Portland sent the Blazers a 20-year term sheet for Moda Center renovations tied to $600M in public money, but the team calls the proposal a “non-starter,” setting up a high-stakes Aug. 12 vote. Wildfire Response: Federal wildfire preparedness was raised to Level 5 as major fires strain resources; in Oregon, evacuations and closures continue around the East Evans Creek and other incidents. Consumer/Finance: Maryland AG Anthony Brown announced a $45M multistate settlement with Block over Cash App fraud protections. Health & Safety Policy: A judge in Ohio allowed some hemp/THC sellers to keep operating while litigation proceeds.
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