AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLife Sciences & R&D: Genentech and Roche opened a new Boston innovation center focused on cardiovascular, renal and metabolic disease work, aiming to connect discovery, clinical development, AI and data science in one end-to-end hub. Consumer Finance & Enforcement: Oregon’s AG joined a $694 million multistate settlement with auto lender Credit Acceptance, requiring stronger consumer protections and cracking down on dealer “packing” of unwanted GAP/VSC products. Energy & Jobs: Mazama Energy raised $135M to expand super-hot-rock geothermal drilling, with plans to scale Oregon-linked capacity and support the next wave of power for heavy loads like AI. Construction & Local Government: Bend City Council approved buying a 70,000-square-foot office building for a new administrative headquarters, funded with $25M in debt. Workforce & Training: Klamath Tribes and Klamath Community College ran hands-on trades workshops tied to apprenticeships, while Oregon building trades warned of high unemployment as work dries up. Public Safety & Fraud: Oregon regulators warned about AI-powered investment scams. Community & Infrastructure: Portland advanced plans for a Waterfront Park redesign with three design finalists, and the Bridge of the Gods marked its 100th anniversary with a free Gorge celebration. Food & Health Costs: A Reuters report on the Fed’s rate hike explained what higher borrowing costs mean for Oregon consumers.
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