AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoArts Tax Overhaul: Portland City Council advanced major reforms to the Arts Education and Access Tax, aiming to protect arts funding for public school teachers while easing the burden on low-income residents. State Parks Day: Oregon will waive parking fees at state parks on June 6, with special events planned across the system. Eugene 4J Budget: Eugene 4J adopted next year’s $531.9M budget after closing a $46.4M deficit, relying on cuts to staff, services, and programs plus one-time funds. Pet Care & Behavior: A new Veterinary Apothecary segment spotlights drug therapies for canine noise aversion and separation anxiety, including the FDA-approved Tessie. Immersive Storytelling: UO Snap AR Scholars are using augmented reality to preserve a Coquille Sasquatch legend for modern audiences. Sports Betting Policy: A bipartisan AG coalition led by Ohio’s Dave Yost urged the CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets, arguing they function like unregulated sportsbooks. WNBA in Portland: Portland Fire host the Indiana Fever May 30 at Moda Center, with Caitlin Clark expected to draw a big crowd.
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