AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI Policy Fight: States are moving ahead with targeted AI rules even as President Trump tries to block broader regulation, focusing on how chatbots affect kids and how employers use AI. Higher Ed Finance: Oregon Tech’s 2026 commencement spotlights new workforce-focused degrees, with OHSU President Shereef Elnahal honored. Wildfire Workforce: Ashland’s Lomakatsi Restoration Project graduates new tribal firefighters trained to reduce forest fuels and strengthen wildfire resilience. Energy & Costs: California gas averages fell about 10 cents to $5.97 as crude stays under $100; AAA notes summer travel relief but lingering Strait of Hormuz uncertainty. Food Safety: FDA issued a highest-risk Class I recall for Alfredo sauce tied to potential salmonella from a dry milk ingredient. Local Cleanup: Ashland is wrapping up a long cleanup of contaminated railroad property under an Oregon DEQ-approved plan to cap and pave for future development. Retail Closures: Louisville’s LGBTQ-themed NuLu boutique Louabull will close July 26 as owners relocate to Oregon. Oregon Economy Snapshot: A WalletHub ranking puts Oregon at No. 24 for overall economic strength/innovation potential in 2026.
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