AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildfire & Drought Response: Sen. Ron Wyden says Congress will return after Labor Day to a “fire session,” pushing more active forest management to cut hazardous fuels and modernize equipment as Oregon faces severe drought. Housing Affordability: A new report finds federal HUD spending has barely moved the needle on affordability, with home prices outpacing wages across states. Wood Industry & Fire Risk: The U.S. Forest Service is sending more than $15M to 20 wood innovation projects in Oregon, aiming to boost manufacturing and reduce wildfire risk. Pay Equity Watch: Deschutes County updated hiring rules to reduce pay differences, but a countywide wage-gap study still hasn’t been released. Local Education Funding: SELCO opened applications for educator grants and classroom makeovers, including up to $15,000 awards, after a Redmond teacher used earlier funding to launch a career-focused shop class. Business & Jobs: Antin Infrastructure Partners completed its purchase of Portland-based Vigor Marine Group, pledging capacity expansion and workforce growth. Health & Safety: A Walmart soup kit recall was issued over possible listeria contamination. Sports Spotlight: Oregon and Ohio State land 1-2 in the AP preseason Top 25, with the Ducks No. 1 on 14 ballots.
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