AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSingle-Use Plastic Fight: Seventeen states, led by Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers, sued California over its June 1 single-use plastic law, arguing loopholes would raise costs and gut the measure. NOAA Fisheries Aid: NOAA announced $124 million in fisheries disaster assistance for Alaska, Oregon, and California, including $2.4 million for Oregon’s 2023 ocean commercial salmon fishery. Oregon Mail Access: A White Salmon resident says USPS charges for P.O. boxes inside city limits, leaving some disabled, fixed-income residents paying more for basic access in a vote-by-mail state. Ocean Monitoring Reversal: The Trump administration backed off plans to dismantle the $368 million Ocean Observatories Initiative after bipartisan pushback, including Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley and Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski. Tech & Connectivity: AT&T Business expanded 400G wavelength service to Portland and other metros, aiming to support AI-heavy enterprise demand. Oregon Finance Lawsuit: Oregon’s DIDMCA opt-out for consumer finance loans faces a new federal court challenge from major lending trade groups. Business & Jobs: Nike CEO Elliott Hill said restructuring is working but taking longer than expected as the Oregon-based company cuts jobs and navigates weaker consumer spending.
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