AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoReproductive Health, Courts: Oregon’s access to mifepristone is back in the spotlight as Sen. Ron Wyden and more than 250 House and Senate Democrats file an amicus brief urging the Fifth Circuit to reject Louisiana’s push to reinstate an in-person dispensing requirement nationwide. Housing & Aging: A new “Golden Girls” style housing model is helping older adults afford staying put, pairing seniors with housemates through nonprofit home-sharing. Clean Energy, Federal Funding: The Trump administration admitted in court documents it canceled $7.6B in clean-energy grants based solely on whether states voted for Kamala Harris in 2024, contradicting claims that projects were cut for performance reasons. Wildfire Tech & Safety: Oregon’s wildfire-camera networks are helping crews spot fires faster, while the Hells Hill Fire remains small and more contained thanks to rapid response and new detection tools. Medical Innovation (Oregon): OHSU is using dissolvable GammaTile radioactive implants after brain tumor surgery, aiming to reduce the need for later external radiation. Local Tech & Surveillance: Medford police are backing Flock AI license-plate cameras, citing help for missing persons and stolen vehicles despite public concerns. Wildlife Policy: Federal officials are rolling back how “harm” is defined under the Endangered Species Act, a change that could reshape how habitat impacts are treated.
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