AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAntitrust & Media: A U.S. judge ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to pause their $81B merger for at least two weeks after 12 states—including Oregon—sued, arguing the deal would “extinguish competition” and reduce choices for consumers. Health Insurance Costs: A new report finds ACA premiums could rise about 14% in 2027 in several states, a warning sign for what New Jersey may see next year after subsidy changes. Local Crisis Services: Lane County approved a contract to build a crisis stabilization center in Springfield, with commissioners citing urgency as delays cost lives. Sports Business & Local Economy: Portland and the Trail Blazers remain at odds over a new Moda Center lease deal, with the city seeking clarity on how public funding will be used. Oregon Public Finance: Oakridge added a $17 ambulance fee to water bills to cover a $500,000 shortfall, drawing resident backlash over the lack of a public vote. Energy & Data Centers: Amazon AWS outlined its approach to carbon-free power, grid support, and community impacts tied to data center growth.
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