AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOregon Prosperity Agenda & Women’s Work: A Portland Metro Chamber forum highlighted Oregon’s weak private-sector job growth ranking (49th) and pressed the Oregon Prosperity Council to go beyond its 10 recommendations—especially for women in the built environment, from skilled trades to AEC careers. Data Centers in the Gorge: Wasco County’s Scott Hege is running ads against a House opponent over alleged data-center tax breaks, as the Port of The Dalles campus continues to expand and draw scrutiny for water and resource impacts. Higher Ed & Engineering Jobs: UO Knight donors Phil and Penny Knight pledged $1B to launch an engineering college, while Oregon Tech climbed in U.S. News rankings for value, veterans, and social mobility—signals for workforce pipelines. Environment & Tribal Land: A bill would transfer about 18,600 acres of federal forestland into Grand Ronde trust status, keeping hunting, fishing, and recreation open. Public Health: Oregon is among states reporting a Salmonella outbreak tied to recalled broccoli sprouts, with new cases added. Local Infrastructure: Eugene is revisiting sidewalk repair rules as costs strain property owners, and Longview crews are flushing water in Area #1 today. Retail Expansion: Oregon-born Black Rock Coffee Bar keeps growing, opening new locations in Arizona, Austin-area Texas, and California.
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