AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWildfire Preparedness in Salem: Oregon lawmakers approved emergency funding for wildfire readiness, including an evacuation planning system and repairs for drought- or fire-damaged household wells, as the state braces for a potentially severe season. Housing Built Faster: Oregon Housing and Community Services picked five factory-produced housing projects to create 117 affordable homes statewide, including accessible units for older adults in Phoenix. Attorney General Crackdown on Mergers: The Oregon Legislature’s Emergency Board approved 16 new DOJ positions to investigate and fight corporate mergers and monopolies as costs rise for families. Electric Grid Resilience: EWEB won a $2.2 million grant to upgrade its Monroe Substation in south Eugene, replacing aging equipment and reducing wildfire ignition risk. Local Homelessness Ballot Effort Drops: A statewide petition backed by Salem Mayor Julie Hoy to make it easier to remove people and belongings from public spaces won’t reach the November ballot after concerns about the ballot language. Sports & Oregon Ties: Oregon’s Trinity Beth announced a transfer to the Ducks women’s golf program, while Oregon’s wildfire smoke prep coverage continues through KLCC’s Oregon Ready.
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