ICE License Plates Fight: Gov. Tina Kotek ordered Oregon DMV to stop issuing undercover plates to ICE, saying the practice violates law and has fueled “unwarranted chaos,” with a likely court fight after DOJ sued Oregon and other states. Ballot Push on Hunting/Fishing: Animal-rights backers of Oregon Initiative Petition 28 cleared the signature threshold for the November ballot, aiming to remove exemptions that currently protect hunting, fishing, research, pest control, and livestock practices. Rural Health Funding: The Senate unanimously passed a bill to extend Medicare rural hospital payment testing for five more years, with Oregon’s rural access concerns echoing nationwide pressure on hospital margins. Cyberattack Lawsuits: Clackamas Community College faces student and staff lawsuits after a 2025 data breach exposed sensitive personal information for more than 33,000 people. Energy Costs & Consumer Access: Summer on-peak electricity rates kick in for Consumers Energy, while Oregon-area coverage argues real-time power data should be a basic consumer right. Oregon Culture & Sports: Eugene’s Prefontaine Classic earned an Oregon Heritage Tradition designation as it nears its 51st year. Local Development: La Pine rejected a proposed data center after residents raised concerns about water, air, and grid capacity.