AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOregon Politics & Health Care: Oregon’s abortion access gets a boost as Gov. Tina Kotek backs Planned Parenthood in Eugene-Springfield, while OHSU’s neonatal ICU expansion is flagged as a top priority with no clear timeline. State Budget & Services: Oregon education officials recommend repealing and replacing compulsory school attendance rules, and Medicaid payment data across Oregon communities keeps spotlighting how state and federal dollars flow into local care. Public Safety & Courts: Oregon courthouses are getting security upgrades, and a judge dismisses a case involving Lake Oswego’s “Street of Dreams” developer. Environment & Climate: A new study finds heat waves sharply worsen wildfire risk across the West, with Oregon and nearby states among the areas facing higher danger. Consumer & Fraud: Job scams are rising and getting harder to spot, and a push grows for more states to use tools that prevent fraud before payments go out. Business & Growth: HB Protein Smoothies signs a multi-unit franchise deal adding Boise, Phoenix, and Portland to its expanding footprint.
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