AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSNAP Food Fight: A federal judge blocked a Trump-era USDA waiver that would have let states restrict what people can buy with food stamps, ruling the administration can’t change Congress’s definition of “food” — a direct hit to Tennessee’s planned soda-and-candy limits. Drug Pricing Push: States are moving to regulate pharmacy benefit managers that negotiate drug coverage and prices for insurers, with Tennessee set to bar PBMs from operating retail pharmacies starting in 2028. Immigration & Courts: DOJ announced a nationwide crackdown on Tren de Aragua, with charges filed across Middle Tennessee and other districts. Local Governance & Guns: In Tellico Village, a property owners association is asking homeowners to vote on whether handguns can be carried in common areas after complaints and a backlash over how representative the board’s process was. Higher Ed Costs: New federal graduate student loan caps are set to begin July 1, aiming to pressure colleges on tuition, though economists question whether it will lower costs. Tennessee Lottery: Powerball for June 27 hit $348M with numbers 03-16-28-30-59 and Powerball 11.
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