AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSocial Media Regulation: A new Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 61% of Americans want tighter oversight of social media, and 66% back laws requiring age verification to keep kids under 16 off platforms—support is strong across party lines, even as critics warn verification tools can misidentify teens and create new privacy risks. Utility Oversight: In Mississippi, a judge appointed a receiver to take over the Holly Springs Utility Department after years of “decades of neglect,” aiming to fix compliance and operational failures that left customers without power. Pharma Price-Fixing: Tennessee Attorney General Ford joined a 43-state coalition announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic-drug conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition. Local Courts: In Memphis, the civil trial tied to Tyre Nichols’ death was pushed to May 17, 2027. School Starts & Safety: Metro Nashville Public Schools will start later this week, with added school-zone enforcement and bus rules reminders for drivers. Tech & Pollution: A Memphis community is renewing its fight over emissions from power tied to a major AI data center in a Black neighborhood. Transportation Infrastructure: TDOT provided an update on SR 111’s J-Turn safety project in Putnam County, including upcoming median work and detours.
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