AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHigher Education: Oregon State University enrolled 37,460 students this fall, one of its largest classes. About 10,000 are new students, and enrollment includes students from all 36 Oregon counties. Tax Debate: Oregon labor and education groups are launching a campaign for a 2028 ballot measure that would tax some multimillionaires and cut taxes for low-income residents. Supporters say it could help offset federal benefit cuts and protect state services. Governor’s Race: Tina Kotek and Christine Drazan traded views in their second debate, focusing on affordability, schools, homelessness and data centers. Their sharpest disagreements centered on taxes and living costs. Congressional Race: Republican Rep. Cliff Bentz declined four debate invitations from Democratic and independent challenger Chris Beck. Bentz said debating would give his “unknown” opponent publicity; Beck said voters deserve a chance to hear from both candidates.
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