Ballot Access: Oregon voters have proposed nearly 90 initiatives for the November 2026 ballot, but most won’t clear the July 2 signature deadline; only one petition appears on track, while the Legislature is not sending any constitutional amendments or laws to voters this year. Housing & Development: Woodburn’s Farmdale Apartments redevelopment breaks ground July 1, replacing aging units with a 45-unit affordable complex. Business & Construction: Skanska named Bryan Northrop to lead its Advanced Technology unit, overseeing semiconductor and data-center builds across multiple states including Oregon. AI & Finance: The BIS warns AI spending by major tech firms could build financial vulnerabilities, echoing past investment manias. Homelessness Policy: Advocates say criminalizing homelessness has surged since the Supreme Court’s Grants Pass ruling, with Oregon cited among places using new enforcement tactics. Courts & Safety: A Corvallis jury convicted Deborah Albin in the death of her infant daughter, limiting how much domestic-violence context could be used in Oregon’s “failure to protect” cases. Student Debt: Borrowers face major student-loan repayment changes starting July 1 as the SAVE plan ends, potentially raising monthly payments. Environment & Wildlife: Trail cameras in southern Oregon captured a rare ringtail sighting on wildfire-managed forestland.