AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPFAS & Clean Air Court Fight: A federal judge blocked EPA moves targeting California’s Clean Air Act preemption waivers, ordering the agency to restore the status quo and rejecting its bid to dismiss the case—another win for states pushing back on federal rollbacks. Local Energy Costs: North Carolina state Rep. Rodney D. Pierce urged regulators to reject Dominion Energy’s proposed electric rate increase, warning families and rural communities can’t absorb higher bills. D.C. Construction & Public Reaction: Trump’s Reflecting Pool renovation spending has surged toward nearly $20M as heavy work continues; meanwhile, East Potomac Golf Links tree removals and protests are fueling uncertainty over the administration’s golf-course plans. D.C. Legal/Finance: The D.C. Circuit refused to reconsider a $391M arbitral award enforcement against Argentina. Securities & Telecom: Robbins Geller filed a class action in D.D.C. over Cogent Communications’ alleged misstatements, with an investor lead-plaintiff deadline of Sept. 21. Food & Utilities: A regional report says food insecurity in North Carolina is deepening past pandemic levels, while a proposal would let SNAP benefits help pay water bills. Ag & Workforce: Pennsylvania touts drone use in ag grants, and Oskaloosa hired a new agriculture teacher after decades in the classroom.
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