AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoForest Service Shake-Up: The Trump administration is moving fast on sweeping changes to the U.S. Forest Service, including closing nearly all regional offices and cutting research funding—sparking a fight over whether public lands will be protected or left exposed. Primary Day Pressure: Tuesday is shaping up as the busiest primary day of the 2026 cycle, with voters testing Trump’s influence in GOP contests and Democrats watching for clues on what will drive turnout in November. Oregon Election Heat: Oregon politics stays front-and-center as Christine Drazan ramps up get-out-the-vote messaging ahead of May 19. Public Health & Courts: Oregon’s flavored tobacco ban survives a state Supreme Court ruling, while Colorado’s top court orders Children’s Hospital Colorado to resume gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Local Watch: Portland building permits show continued office activity, including a $1.23M tenant improvement in a downtown tower.
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