AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPrivacy & Surveillance: Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are pushing the “Ban Flock Act,” aiming to stop federal agencies from using automatic license plate readers and accessing location data from systems run by police and private vendors, with limited toll exceptions and a proposed 48-hour data-retention limit. Health Insurance Costs: A ValuePenguin analysis finds ACA marketplace plan selections fell 4.9% for 2026 while average premiums rose 19.7%, with more shoppers gravitating to the cheapest tiers as enhanced federal subsidies fade. Antitrust & Drug Pricing: Iowa AG Brenna Bird joined a coalition seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz and Fougera over alleged generic-drug price manipulation; Iowa’s share is about $1.38M. Vermont Business & Community: Vermont Historical Society acquired Big Heavy World’s music collection, preserving a key archive of the state’s music scene. Local Economy: Casella Waste Systems says it will close its Bethlehem, N.H. landfill a year early, ending municipal solid waste acceptance Dec. 31.
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