AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoAgriculture: Oregon has confirmed its first case of highly pathogenic bird flu in a dairy herd. State and federal officials are investigating; USDA says the detection does not change its response strategy and milk remains safe. Grid Investment: Pacific Power will receive a $50 million federal grant for upgrades in Lakeview and Walla Walla aimed at improving reliability, expanding transmission capacity and lowering costs. Policy & Energy: Oregon’s growing progressive caucus is weighing proposals to end data-center tax incentives while accelerating clean-energy transmission and siting, setting up a consequential debate over investment and power demand. Technology: Agility Robotics, the Oregon-based humanoid robot maker, has become a publicly traded company, a notable milestone for the state’s robotics sector. Rural Connectivity: Warm Springs Telecom secured a $17 million federal ReConnect grant to expand broadband in rural Oregon.
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