AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoImmigration Detention Crisis: ACLU-NJ renewed calls to close Delaney Hall after Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, 41, died in ICE custody, citing alleged inadequate medical care; the death follows another fatality earlier this year and comes as ICE arrests surge. PFAS Legal Fight: A proposed EPA settlement with Chemours over “forever chemicals” drew pushback from North Carolina officials and environmental groups, while Brunswick County pursues its own PFAS class action. Cybersecurity for Water Utilities: A federal warning put New Jersey water systems on alert amid a broader national wave of attacks, raising pressure on utilities’ defenses. Corporate Finance Moves: Zoetis named Jay Saccaro as CFO/COO in a newly created role, while Merck’s FDA accepted an sBLA to expand ENFLONSIA’s RSV prevention use for children under two at increased risk. Defense Supply Chain: The U.S. Army, Perpetua Resources and INL opened a domestic antimony sulfide processing capability aimed at strengthening ammunition supply. Labor Enforcement: NJDOL ordered $457,500 in back pay after a payroll scheme split workers’ hours across related janitorial companies to avoid overtime. Housing Policy: GOP Rep. Tom Kean introduced a bill to require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy “portable” mortgages, targeting the lock-in effect that limits home sales. Business & Consumer: FCC is expected to move to repeal the 39% cap on local TV ownership, a potential shakeup for local newsrooms.
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