AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOregon Ethics Watch: The Oregon Government Ethics Commission opened a full investigation into former Portland Community College president Adrien Bennings, citing possible conflicts of interest tied to a trademarked slogan used during her tenure. Affordable Housing & Flood Risk: Portland’s Housing Bureau completed a floodplain evaluation for a proposed 14-story, 231-unit affordable project at 751 NW Hoyt St, clearing the way for the Broadway Corridor Block 4a plan despite the site sitting in a 500-year floodplain. Energy Reliability: Pacific Power warned Southern Oregon customers to prepare for peak summer demand and heat-driven electricity use, urging conservation and thermostat tweaks. Food Assistance Push: Nevada AG Aaron Ford joined a coalition urging Congress to restore SNAP benefits in the Farm Bill, warning cuts would increase hunger and shift costs to states. Local Community Business: Steelhead Market in Stites has finally opened, bringing groceries, local vendor goods, and plans to expand handmade and firewood offerings. Public Safety: Lake Oswego police arrested Emmanuel Coa after recovering hundreds of stolen checks and cash tied to mail theft across the Portland metro. Workforce & Economy: A new hiring map shows job openings have risen in some states while falling sharply across parts of the West Coast and Mountain West since 2020.
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