AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClean Fuel Push: Hawaii Gov. Josh Green signed a clean fuel standard into law, aiming to cut transportation emissions 10% from 2019 levels by 2035 and at least 50% by 2045, making the state the fifth to adopt such a policy alongside Oregon, Washington, California and New Mexico. Consumer Protection: Oregon AG Jay Jones announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block (Cash App) over alleged deceptive practices and weak fraud protections, with Virginia receiving $845,500. Local Housing & Homelessness: The Salvation Army in Medford celebrated Hope Lofts, a new transitional housing building adding seven furnished studio apartments to address a shortage of interim housing. Oregon Infrastructure: Deschutes County delayed 15 road projects after a state gas tax failure and budget cuts, pushing maintenance and safety work to later years while lawmakers negotiate a transportation funding package. Tech & Finance: Trump Media discussed charging Wall Street firms up to $100,000 a month for faster Truth Social access via a paid “Truth API,” drawing criticism from Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon. Business Formation Boom: The U.S. added 3.49 million businesses in the first half of 2026, per Registered Agents Inc., signaling continued entrepreneurship despite economic uncertainty.
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