AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOregon Energy & Rates: The Oregon Public Utility Commission is taking public comment on Pacific Power’s proposed rate increase that would collect about $170 million more from customers statewide, with a virtual hearing Monday at 6 p.m. AI Data Centers & Backlash: A new wave of opposition to AI data centers is growing over environmental impacts, while Intel is also preparing more data-center-related layoffs—another reminder that the boom isn’t evenly shared. Local Tech Surveillance Fight: Communities are pushing back on Flock Safety’s license-plate camera networks, raising privacy and data-use concerns as the system expands nationwide. Oregon Ballot Update: A controversial Oregon initiative that would have tightened animal abuse rules—including hunting and fishing—failed to qualify for the November ballot after signature review. Housing & Cost Pressures: A MoneyLion analysis finds Gen Z is often squeezed harder than millennials on income versus living costs, with big state-by-state gaps. Business/Community: Verizon retailer Round Room LLC is distributing free backpacks to Oregon families through its School Rocks giveaway, aiming to offset rising back-to-school costs. Federal Watch: The U.S. Senate is set to begin voting on Trump’s DNI nominee Jay Clayton as confirmation moves quickly.
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