AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMinimum Wage Snapshot: A new national comparison shows how far states have pulled ahead of the stuck federal $7.25 minimum, with Washington topping the list at $17.13 and a widening pay gap across the country. Oregon Business & Jobs: Roseburg Forest Products’ shuttered veneer plant in Weed is up for sale, and local leaders are hoping a new owner can restart production. Food Costs & Waste: Bluapple is pitching science-backed produce preservation to help households stretch fresh food longer as grocery prices keep climbing. Tech in Retail: AsReader says its RFID basket-reading tech is expanding across North America, aiming to speed checkout and reduce missed items. Sports & Local Talent: Oregon’s Nikki Hiltz reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling affecting trans athletes, while Eugene’s Prefontaine Classic also featured standout performances by athletes tied to Oregon and beyond. Health Policy: New federal caps on graduate student loan borrowing are forcing students and colleges to scramble. Transit Watch: An Oregon opinion piece asks whether TriMet can survive long enough to operate the IBR light rail component. Letters: Readers weigh in on local water concerns and America’s 250th anniversary.
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