AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOregon Court Security: Oregon lawmakers approved nearly $1.2 million more for courthouse security upgrades after officials warned threats are growing in scale and urgency. Early Childhood Reading: Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill making Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library free monthly books for Oregon kids under 5 permanent, with millions already distributed. Road Updates: Highway 126 reopened between Sisters and Redmond after a crash shut down all lanes for hours. Local Governance: La Grande is weighing proposed city charter changes and a possible gas tax that could land on the November ballot again after past votes failed. Housing Costs: Redfin reports the median monthly housing payment hit its highest point in a year, driven by still-high mortgage rates and prices. Fire Weather: A critical fire weather warning is in effect Saturday for Central Oregon and parts of north-central Oregon/south-central Washington, with low humidity and gusty winds. Community & Culture: Florence honored local leaders at the Siuslaw Awards, spotlighting businesses and nonprofits strengthening the Oregon coast.
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