AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoVote-By-Mail Fight: Oregon Democrats and top election officials say the Nov. 3 election will run normally despite a legal fight over Trump’s plan to restrict mail ballots to “approved” lists, arguing states—not the Postal Service—should control voting. Data Centers: Gov. Tina Kotek backed a statewide moratorium on new data centers, while also ordering a near-term pause on state-land deals tied to projects, as protesters press for broader limits. Wildlife & Forests: A new study says northern spotted owls are nearing “functional extinction” in parts of the Pacific Northwest, and advocates warn logging and barred owls make recovery harder. Environment Policy: The EPA proposed ending Clean Water Act discharge permits for certain offshore processing ships beyond three miles, with public comments due Oct. 19. Local Culture: Portland’s Clarion Alley murals were paint-overed, and artists are demanding answers and repair funds. Business & Jobs: Oregon-based Agility Robotics says its humanoid robot could cost about $400,000 over five years to operate, depending on contracts.
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