AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAdoption Rights in Oregon: Oregon has agreed to a settlement letting Christian widow Jessica Bates pursue foster-care adoption without being forced to affirm gender-identity requirements, ending a three-year religious-liberty fight and allowing her to apply for certification. Education & Access: Silvies River Charter School is expanding its K-12 hybrid model across multiple Oregon learning centers, including a presence in Enterprise. Local Schools & Safety: Hermiston High welcomed Zachary Killgore as its new school resource officer, aiming to keep students and staff safe. Workforce & Community: Heart of Oregon Corps hit its funding goal for a new Redmond youth workforce campus, set to open Sept. 30. Food Security: Salem-area food pantries report record demand as thousands lose SNAP benefits under federal changes. Oregon Economy: Oregon’s unemployment rate held around 5.1% in August, with job losses in some sectors but continued growth in health care. Tech & Oversight: Kotek’s data center advisory committee released a public report focused on questions and calls for better tracking of water, energy, and tax breaks. Culture & Learning: Astoria Library hosted “Before the Ballot,” a community talk series on how ballot measures work ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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