AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElection Security: Two U-Haul trucks burned near a Southwest Portland ballot drop box before dawn Thursday. The box was undamaged, and investigators have not determined the cause or motive; they say there’s no known link to the box. Separately, Oregon’s elections website staging page was briefly exposed online with test results ahead of Nov. 3. State officials say the figures were not real vote tallies and the issue is fixed. Health Costs: Oregon’s individual-market premiums will rise an average 21.6% in 2027, while PacificSource and Providence leave that market, forcing many customers to find new coverage. Higher Education: The University of Oregon is weighing cuts affecting about 100 jobs and several graduate programs amid budget pressures. Credit Unions: Springfield-based SELCO plans to merge with Numerica, creating Oregon’s second-largest credit union by assets; the combined institution expects to keep the Numerica name. Affordable Housing: Metro is directing $8.27 million in bond interest earnings to support five Portland-area properties and help stabilize rents.
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