AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAgriculture & Wildlife: Avian flu is spreading among migrating geese and ducks in the Willamette Valley, raising concerns for bird populations and nearby farms. Oregon officials urge people to avoid sick or dead birds and keep pets away. Utility Costs: Portland General Electric is seeking a 4.8% rate increase for residential and business customers, saying it needs $179 million for power infrastructure. Construction Materials: CRH Americas Materials has bought four Oregon quarries and a recycling business, expanding its supply of aggregates for construction across the Portland-Salem corridor. Rural Connectivity: A $17 million USDA grant will help Warm Springs Telecom extend high-speed internet to more than 150 households on the reservation. Energy Permitting: The U.S. Senate advanced a bipartisan bill to speed energy and infrastructure projects; supporters say it could aid grid upgrades, while critics warn of weaker environmental protections. Transportation: Bend’s new $15 million airport control tower is expected to improve safety and traffic flow at an airport handling more than 140,000 annual takeoffs and landings.
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