AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDrug Pricing & Antitrust: West Virginia AG J.B. McCuskey announced a $469M settlement in principle with Sandoz to resolve allegations of generic drug price-fixing and competition-limiting conduct, with 43-state coalition approval needed. Food Industry & Public Health: The cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce continues to widen, with Kentucky and Indiana reporting higher-than-normal case counts and the outbreak now listed across 15 states; Sysco says it has stopped buying Mexican iceberg lettuce tied to Taylor Farms, signaling supply-chain shakeups for restaurants and distributors. State Consumer Protection: West Virginia’s Consumer Protection highlighted the top scams reported in July—Medicare impersonation, robocalls, email phishing, sweepstakes/lottery fraud, and Social Security scams. Energy & Community Safety: NextEra awarded $30,000 to the Bruceton Brandonville Volunteer Fire Department for battery-powered rescue extraction tools. Local Infrastructure: Charleston officials detailed how months of planning and limited funding shape the city’s annual paving program, with more than 115 miles resurfaced since 2019. Manufacturing Workforce: SBA awarded $50M nationwide to technical schools and community colleges to train small manufacturers through the Empower to Grow program.
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