AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFamily Leave Expansion: New Jersey is expanding the Family Leave Act so more employers must provide job-protected leave and workers qualify sooner, with state estimates that about 400,000 additional people will gain protections starting Friday. Antitrust in Media: A multistate effort to block Paramount’s $111bn merger with Skydance is headed to court, seeking to pause the deal and arguing it violates antitrust law. Energy Procurement: Gov. Sherrill signed legislation launching a transparent procurement process for new nuclear power, aiming to protect ratepayers from costs and overruns while requiring federal financing and public input. Healthcare Innovation: The FDA approved Merck’s first-of-its-kind cholesterol pill, Lipfendra, offering a noninjectable option for patients who still need LDL lowering after statins. Real Estate & Housing: A watchdog group filed civil rights complaints against Greystar, alleging systematic refusal to rent to prospective tenants with Section 8 vouchers. Air Quality: Wildfire smoke from Canada is keeping air quality unhealthy across parts of the Northeast and Midwest, including New Jersey, with conditions expected to ease later this weekend. World Cup Business Angle: The final at MetLife Stadium is set for Sunday, with Argentina’s President Javier Milei skipping the trip due to superstition while Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez plans to attend.
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