AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOregon Election Countdown: With May 19 primaries looming across six states, Oregon’s ballot fight is getting loud—Christine Drazan is urging voters to drop ballots now, while election coverage points to a packed week where turnout and messaging could decide key races. Courts & Policy: Oregon’s Supreme Court upheld a flavored tobacco ban, and the state is also in the middle of a high-stakes sports contract dispute—suing former Ducks defensive back Dakoda Fields over an unpaid NIL buyout. Public Safety: Lane County is doubling fines on Marcola and Clear Lake roads for two years under “Safety Corridor” rules aimed at speeding and impaired driving. Health & Rights: Foster Care Month spotlights ODHS efforts to recruit resource families, while Oregon’s broader health policy debate continues as other states’ courts weigh in on gender-affirming care. National Politics: In Washington, the Senate parliamentarian dealt a procedural blow to GOP plans to fast-track $1B in White House ballroom security funding. Obituaries: Helen “Scotty” Moorman, a public defender and founder of a women’s shelter, died at 85.
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