AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoConsumer Protection: Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is leading 16 states and Washington, D.C., against a federal bill that he says would let online lenders evade state rules and charge triple-digit interest. Oregon caps rates at 36%. Energy Costs: Portland General Electric has requested a rate increase as data center power demand fuels debate over who should pay for grid upgrades. A new Oregon study flags gaps in data-center transparency, while voters’ approval of a local ban prompted Vantage Data Centers to drop a proposed project. Labor: More than 800 Portland workers are on strike over wages, putting pressure on employers and the city. Oregon Business: Agility Robotics, founded in Oregon, has gone public, marking a milestone for the state’s growing robotics sector. CRH Americas Materials is also expanding its Pacific Northwest aggregates business with an Oregon acquisition. Rural Investment: Warm Springs Telecom received a $17 million federal grant to expand broadband in rural Oregon. Industry Rules: Oregon hemp farmers warn proposed federal regulatory changes could hurt their businesses.
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