AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOregon Politics: Oregon’s governor’s race is heating up after Tina Kotek and Christine Drazan traded barbs in their first debate, with fights over taxes, wildfire funding, data centers, and whether climate change is being addressed. Local Governance: Tigard voters will soon pick from eight candidates for three City Council seats, with ballots mailed Oct. 14 and Election Day Nov. 3. Voting Rights: A federal judge ruled that criminalizing non-citizen voting in federal elections is unconstitutional, a decision that could reshape how election integrity efforts play out. Healthcare & Labor: In Medford, nurses and community leaders are pushing back as Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center negotiates a new contract with the Oregon Nurses Association, amid layoffs and changes to Ashland’s birthing center. Privacy & Surveillance: Oregon is among states weighing limits on Flock-style cameras and other ALPR technology, as a new federal “Ban Flock Act” targets federal use of license-plate reader data.
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