AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoU.S. Supreme Court Watch: The justices will decide whether “six-pack” criminal juries (used in Louisiana and similar states) are constitutional, weighing the Sixth Amendment’s jury size against the court’s earlier Ramos v. Louisiana push for unanimous verdicts. Oregon Education & Community: UO President Karl Scholz apologized after two graduation ceremonies were last-minute moved due to extreme heat, sparking confusion and anger for families. Juneteenth Across Oregon: Salem-Keizer NAACP held a Riverfront festival with food, vendors, and performances, while Gresham, Grants Pass, Medford, Bend, Eugene, and Corvallis hosted additional celebrations centered on Black history, culture, and freedom. Books for Kids: Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill making Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library free monthly books permanent for Oregon children under 5. Local Culture & Food: Ashland’s Rogue Valley Roasting Company earned Oregon Tilth organic certification, and OSU Malheur hosted a crop field day highlighting how unusual weather is affecting trials. Safety & Equity: Oregon officials are warning that Asian American households in the Eugene/Springfield area may again be targeted by organized burglary crews.
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