AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMultistate Antitrust Fight: California and 11 other states sued to block Paramount Skydance’s $110B Warner Bros. Discovery deal, arguing it would “extinguish competition” and lead to higher prices and fewer choices for movie theaters and TV viewers; Oregon AG Dan Rayfield is part of the coalition, setting up a fast-moving court fight after DOJ clearance. Oregon Legal/Policy Watch: Oregon also appears in the broader wave of state actions—while the Paramount case escalates, Oregon’s role signals how state attorneys general are pushing back on large corporate consolidation even after federal approval. Energy & Climate Business: Google struck a deal to buy 100% of a major Arkansas solar project’s output (with battery storage) to offset emissions from its data centers, highlighting how big tech is turning to long-term power contracts amid AI-driven electricity demand. Local Economy & Growth: First Hawaiian Bank agreed to buy Tri Counties Bank’s parent for $2B, returning to California after a decade and expanding its mainland footprint without expected branch closings. Oregon Community & Small Business: Hermiston’s bid to allow retail cannabis sales fell short of signature requirements, while Joseph’s new quilt shop “Quilty Pleasures” opens after a competitor closed—both showing how local rules and demand shape Oregon’s retail landscape.
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