AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPac-12 Update: Teresa Gould’s Pac-12 gets a five-year commissioner contract extension as the conference nears its July expansion, with Oregon State leadership praising her role in rebuilding the league. Oregon Courts & Consumer Finance: Financial trade groups sue in federal court to block Oregon’s 36% interest-rate opt-out law, arguing it’s federally preempted for out-of-state bank loans. Transportation Safety: ODOT is ramping up scrutiny of Kiewit’s Interstate 205–Abernethy Bridge work after serious safety incidents, with costs and delays far beyond the original plan. Local Governance: Prineville Mayor Jason Beebe resigns effective June 15, citing personal reasons. Oregon Public Safety: Oregon State Fire Marshal honors fire prevention leaders with Golden and Silver Sparky Awards. Wildfire Resilience: A new push for microgrids highlights how Oregon and the Northwest can keep power during dangerous fire seasons. Community & Culture: Medford’s “Wallride” and Ashland’s Mural Fest III bring live art to the Rogue Valley this weekend. Business: Red Robin plans to sell 86 Oregon/Washington-area restaurants to franchisees as part of its refranchising push.
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