AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOregon Lending Fight: Lender trade groups sued to block Oregon’s federal rate opt-out law, escalating a new front in the battle over how out-of-state online lenders set interest rates for Oregonians. Energy & Grid: Washington state Rep. John Ley says the Pacific Northwest needs more power generation and transmission to meet clean-energy requirements as demand rises. Privacy Policy: Hawaiʻi’s consumer protection office joined a coalition opposing the federal SECURE Data Act, warning it could preempt stronger state privacy rules. Higher Ed Restructuring: Southern Oregon University released a Vitality Plan that would sunset three majors and cut the equivalent of about 66 positions to stabilize finances and qualify for state support. Local Development: Eugene approved a building permit for an Amazon distribution facility near Highway 99, with a $1.2M fee and erosion inspection before construction starts. Sustainable Construction: A new mass timber “Gates Residence” in the Santiam Canyon highlights Oregon-made engineered wood built on wildfire-recovery land. Wildfire Impacts on Wine: OSU and USDA researchers shared fresh smoke-exposure findings for wine grape growers at Oregon-hosted Smoke Summit.
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