AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoConsumer Protection: Oregon AG Dan Rayfield helped lead a 46-state settlement against Block, Inc. over Cash App’s “fraud safety” marketing, with the company agreeing to pay $45 million while denying wrongdoing. Space & Sky: A possible G1-to-G2 geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights to parts of the northern U.S. this weekend. Wildfire & Forest Policy: The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment on a draft Blue Mountains plan that could allow more logging, mining and grazing across millions of acres—while conservationists warn it could worsen drought, water quality and habitat impacts. Climate & Heat: Senate Republicans in Washington are pushing to pause the state’s Climate Commitment Act, arguing it’s driving up gas prices. Oregon Water & Drought: Regional experts warn drought prospects in the Inland Northwest look dire as warm temperatures and thin snowpack persist. Public Health & Environment: Scientists in Oregon and beyond are studying how wildfire smoke changes wildlife behavior, including new work on robins. Marine Life: Soft-shelled clams in Washington’s Puget Sound are facing a contagious cancer outbreak that could spread down the coast, with Oregon officials noting low current risk. Local Restoration: Friends of Minidoka is progressing with restoration at the Minidoka National Historic Site using an $8.1 million grant.
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