AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHeat & Air Quality: Canadian wildfire smoke plus an extreme heat dome pushed millions under air quality alerts across the Midwest and Northeast, with New Jersey expected to feel impacts as conditions linger into the weekend. Foodborne Illness: Public health officials urged NJ residents to take extra produce precautions amid the Cyclospora outbreak investigation, including washing, peeling when possible, and removing outer lettuce layers. Workplace Safety: A New Jersey bill would create job-protected heat rules—cold water, shade, staffing, and rest breaks—after reporting shows the state lacks workplace protections for extreme temperatures. Child Safety & Care: A Dunellen daycare owner was charged for allegedly giving melatonin to two children without parental consent. Health Policy & Access: Gov. Mikie Sherrill advanced nuclear procurement and set electricity-rate guardrails for large-load customers to help control electric bills. Drug Pricing Accountability: Multistate attorneys general announced a $29.6M Glenmark settlement over alleged generic drug price-fixing, with NJ included among states seeking compensation. Healthcare Fraud: An NJ pharmacy owner was sentenced to 30 months for falsifying audit documents and submitting fraudulent insurance claims. Community Health: Trenton residents reported spotty cooling at an apartment complex, prompting city wellness checks.
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