AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorkplace Safety: Oregon OSHA proposed a new workplace violence prevention rule for healthcare employers, aligning with SB 537 and requiring regular risk assessments, a prevention program, and annual training, with comments open through Aug. 31. Consumer Protection: Oregon’s Division of Financial Regulation consumer advocates recovered nearly $3.89M in the first half of 2026, including $2.44M in Q2, as insurance complaints remain the biggest share. Energy & Utilities: Umatilla Electric Cooperative named Lisanne Currin, CPA, as its next CFO starting Sept. 1, bringing decades of cooperative and public finance experience. Local Business & Growth: Century Pickleball Club and GoodLife Brewing are renovating a Bend space to add nine indoor courts plus a full bar-and-kitchen setup, targeting an early-fall opening. Data Centers & Power: Emerald AI raised $150M at a $1.05B valuation to scale software that schedules AI workloads to match available onsite power, with live demos including Oregon. Agriculture & Biosecurity: Oregon’s region faces invasive threats as spotted owls decline and invasive pests spread; Washington confirmed emerald ash borer in Vancouver, underscoring the need for rapid containment. Nuclear Cleanup Oversight: DOE will restructure the Hanford Advisory Board, shrinking it and replacing members with Washington-picked choices—raising questions for stakeholders in the Pacific Northwest.
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