AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElection Day: Oregon voters have until 8 p.m. to return ballots to an official drop box. The governor’s race pits Democratic incumbent Tina Kotek against Republican Christine Drazan in a close rematch shaped by housing, taxes and transportation costs; voters also choose congressional and legislative representatives. Immigration Enforcement: A federal judge found ICE repeatedly violated an order limiting warrantless arrests in Oregon and that two agents lied in arrest reports. The ruling requires Homeland Security to turn over arrest documents and body-camera footage to the lawsuit’s plaintiffs. Health Care: Oregon’s next governor will face a projected $421 million Medicaid shortfall for 2027-29, even after the budget assumes $412 million in savings as federal rules are expected to reduce Oregon Health Plan enrollment. No state cuts have been adopted. Wildfire Liability: The Oregon Supreme Court is reviewing whether to reinstate a verdict holding PacifiCorp liable for four 2020 wildfires. The case could affect claims seeking billions in damages from the utility.
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