AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildfire funding squeeze: Oregon’s wildfire partners are warning of dire consequences after new USDA terms and conditions jeopardized federal fire-management money, just as the season is heating up. EV policy shift: Oregon’s popular EV rebates are shrinking later this year as DEQ adjusts amounts to stretch limited funding—after repeated pauses that left some buyers out in the cold. Health research: OHSU says the cancer protein MYC may help tumors repair DNA, potentially explaining treatment resistance and pointing to new therapy targets. Cancer trial update: Extended follow-up from an OHSU-linked prostate cancer study reports a 39% improvement in prostate-cancer-specific disease-free survival for aglatimagene plus radiotherapy. Environment & compliance: DEQ is seeking public input on new rules to curb methane leaks at Coffin Butte Landfill after major violations and fines. Local science: OSU research suggests spotted owl protection and forest thinning can align, with “fire refugia” helping habitat persist.
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