AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAntitrust & Drug Pricing: Michigan AG Dana Nessel says a coalition of 43 states reached a $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic-drug price inflation and competition limits, with injunctive reforms and a 2027 trial looming. Maryland Education & Tech: Baltimore County parents are pushing back on classroom laptops after reports of distraction and lower grades, urging tighter limits on student device use. Local Climate Policy: Montgomery County’s plastic bag ban appears to be working, with a Sierra Club study finding reusable bag use up and plastic carryout bags down sharply. Clean Energy & Industry: A Delaware hydrogen and heavy-water project is moving toward a Dover facility, targeting major investment and jobs. Maryland Clean Tech Leadership: The Maryland Clean Energy Center’s long-time executive director, Kathy Magruder, announced plans to retire after 17 years. Data Centers in Maryland: Amazon is abandoning Calvert Cliffs data center plans after voter pushback in the county’s primary. AI & Defense: The U.S. Army awarded Xtremis up to $46.8M to develop AI drone-detection tech. Health Policy: The Trump administration withheld Medicaid funds from California and Minnesota over disputed claims, arguing fraud while governors call it political.
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