AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEducation & Health Policy: Fifteen Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration to block cuts to a $1 billion school-based mental health grant program, arguing the move would violate a court order and strip districts of funding for counselors and training. Student Attendance: Oregon’s new law requires districts to compile and publicly share data on chronically absent students, joining other states that are tightening monitoring and consequences. Oregon Politics: Oregon AG Dan Rayfield withdrew a records request aimed at delaying the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger, saying the companies wouldn’t comply and that the state won’t waste resources. Elections Watch: A new Oregon governor’s race poll shows Republican Christine Drazan slightly ahead of Gov. Tina Kotek, though within the margin of error. Local Culture & Community: Astoria selected winners for its Astoria Column centennial poster contest, with downtown festivities planned for July 18. Outdoor & Lifestyle: The Santiam Pass Ski Lodge restoration is nearing a reopening goal by end of 2027, returning a New Deal-era landmark to winter recreation. Sports & Community: TJ Bamba’s basketball journey continues as he builds skills on the path toward the Nuggets.
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