AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGovernor’s Race: Tina Kotek and Christine Drazan clashed in their second televised debate, taking on housing, homelessness, health care, seniors’ services and data centers. The candidates meet again in Bend Oct. 13, as ballots are set to go out next week. Health Care: Phil and Penny Knight pledged $1.1 billion to build Oregon’s first hospital dedicated to women’s health and expand heart care, research and training at Providence. Business Relief: Small businesses, farms and nonprofits in 25 Oregon counties affected by summer storms and wildfires can seek federal disaster loans of up to $2 million. Applications are due July 1, 2027. Energy Costs: A new analysis projects Oregon households could pay about $9,000 more for energy through 2040 under recent federal policy changes, among the highest increases estimated for any state.
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