AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCarbon Capture in Oregon: Oregon State University researchers unveiled BVR-X, a carbon-capture material that keeps working in moisture-rich industrial exhaust and can be reused after dozens of cycles. Semiconductors for AI: Applied Materials and Intel are teaming up across Applied’s EPIC Center in Silicon Valley and Intel’s R&D campus in Hillsboro to speed next-gen transistor, interconnect, and advanced packaging work. Newborn genomics in Oregon: Oregon’s newborn screening program is moving toward genome sequencing to expand the number of detectable treatable conditions from about 50 to 700+ through a regional study. Wildlife on Oregon roads: Environment Oregon is recruiting volunteers for a Roadside Wildlife Count, using iNaturalist to track animals hit or seen and feed results into state roadkill and survey planning. Education finance pressure in Portland: Portland Public Schools says it cut $171.8M in services since 2023-24, but projects another $65.2M structural deficit in 2027-28. Data-center backlash and local policy: Reporting highlights how community opposition to data centers is reshaping local decision-making, from oversight to water and power concerns.
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