AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoConsumer Privacy: Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield helped lead a 36-state, $220 million settlement with GM over selling drivers’ location and driving data without consent. GM must get express permission and strengthen privacy safeguards. University Finances: Facing a $63.3 million deficit, the University of Oregon has proposed cutting at least 100 positions and eliminating some graduate programs; the president expects decisions in December. Energy Costs: A Pacific Power settlement points to nearly flat residential rates in 2027, while commercial and industrial rates are expected to fall 6.5%. Data Center Policy: Washington County commissioners stopped short of a moratorium but barred county land deals and most nondisclosure agreements tied to large standalone data centers, and opposed county incentives for such projects. Oregon Companies: Global logistics firm Scan Global Logistics agreed to acquire Portland-based OIA Global in its largest investment yet. SELCO and Numerica also announced a merger agreement. Infrastructure: A $204.8 million federal grant advances the Port of Coos Bay’s intermodal project, a major step toward expanding freight capacity.
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