AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFoodborne Illness Watch: Cyclosporiasis—an “explosive diarrhea” parasite illness—keeps spreading, with Michigan reporting 700+ cases and officials warning the total could top 1,000 as investigators still hunt for the source. Water Safety & Public Health: East Orange is advancing its lead service line replacement, closing on a $19M New Jersey Water Bank loan to swap about 1,790 lines and reduce lead exposure risk. Youth Health & Tech: New Jersey is part of a landmark push seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties against Meta over alleged teen social media harms and children’s data violations, with an August trial looming in Oakland. Religious Freedom vs. Contraceptive Coverage: In the Third Circuit, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are again challenging the Little Sisters of the Poor’s contraceptive mandate exemption, arguing the federal rule should be narrowed. Storm Aftermath: Camden businesses and residents are still cleaning up after flash flooding damaged property and spoiled food, while power restoration efforts continue across New Jersey after severe July storms. Workforce Health: Novartis plans to cut 322 jobs at its East Hanover headquarters, adding to earlier NJ layoffs this year.
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