AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHomelessness & Equity: A Portland-area county spent $17.6M on race-based housing programs, but internal budget data showed outcomes for homeless minorities worsened or didn’t improve—while “equity-focused” trainings rose, and officials said they didn’t track whether culturally specific providers produced better results. Local Business & Consumer Dispute: A Salem-area LEGO reseller says it’s ready to meet the family behind a viral “stolen” Star Wars collection claim, offering to return sets and drop related legal fights, while also shutting down its Salem store and parting ways with franchise owners. Recreation Rules: Oregon paddleboard and kayak users face new permit requirements tied to invasive mussel prevention, and a “Let Us Paddle” effort is pushing to put changes on the ballot. Public Safety & Policy: Portland City Council passed a ban on force-fed foie gras sales, with a 180-day compliance window and complaint-based enforcement. Oregon Sports: Oregon State named Kevin Griffin as athletic director, starting July 6. Weather: A strong geomagnetic storm is expected to boost chances of northern lights visibility, with Oregon mentioned in forecasts.
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