AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTransportation Funding: Oregon faces a $200M shortfall for road maintenance in the 2027-29 budget cycle, with a Pew study finding the state’s gap between needed upkeep and planned spending is among the worst in the country. Consumer & Health Policy: A federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration’s SNAP penalty scheme, siding with Oregon and other states over unlawful deadlines and improper limits on lawful permanent residents. Energy Resilience: Pacific Power is reminding eligible Oregon customers about rebates for backup power equipment, including up to $1,000 for income-qualified homes and up to $4,000 for licensed care facilities. Data Centers & Affordability: The House passed a bill requiring states to consider making data centers pay the full added cost of electricity and grid upgrades—fueling a new affordability fight tied to AI growth. Local Business & Community: Sunnyside Dentistry For Children in Clackamas won a People’s Choice award for child-friendly care. Sports & Wagering: Oregon Lottery sports handle rose 20% in August to $72.4M, while Kalshi and Polymarket keep rolling out NFL promo codes for new users. Governance & Jobs: Oregon’s unemployment ranks rose as more people joined the labor force, even as Hawaii reported similar labor-force increases.
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