AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFederal Court Fight: The U.S. Department of Justice sued Oregon (along with Washington, Arizona and New Mexico) over state rules that let some undocumented students get in-state tuition and aid, arguing federal law bars education benefits that aren’t offered to U.S. citizens. Local Traffic: ODOT warned drivers to brace for major backups as southbound I-5 closes through the Rose Quarter for about five weeks starting Sept. 11. Business & Innovation: Korea Investment Accelerator opened an Oregon Defense Tech Base Camp in Portland to help South Korean drone and defense startups plug into U.S. partners. Public Health & Safety: Oregon health officials warned about possible measles exposure tied to the Canby Rodeo. Community & Economy: A new report found food insecurity rose 28% among children in a Second Harvest service area, highlighting growing pressure on families. Environment: Researchers say an Atlantic current that helps regulate Earth’s heat could weaken, potentially speeding up warming.
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