AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildfire Response: Oregon’s U.S. senators Merkley and Wyden are pressing FEMA for answers after Fire Management Assistance Grants were denied for the East Evans Creek Fire and the Rowe Creek Fire Complex, despite Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation conditions and large-scale impacts. Energy & Environment: California AG Rob Bonta joined a multistate coalition urging FERC to withdraw a proposed natural gas pipeline “blanket certificate” rule that critics say would weaken environmental review and consumer protections. Food Safety: USDA FSIS issued a high-risk recall of about 12,036 pounds of Canadian smoked bacon shipped to Idaho, Oregon, and Washington after reinspection failures. Agriculture & Water: Oregon’s new CAFO water-quality permit is being challenged in court by groups alleging it violates the Clean Water Act by failing to adequately monitor and prevent illegal discharges. Data Centers: Oregon Rural Action launched a petition calling for an immediate stop to more eastern Oregon data center growth, citing strain on water, power, and public health. Tech & Security: Orca Security signed a distribution deal with QBS Software to expand its cloud security platform across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Public Health & Safety: Oregon OSHA reminded employers about heat illness and wildfire smoke protections as conditions worsen.
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