AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMeta Trial: A landmark federal case in Oakland kicked off as 29 states accuse Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to hook children and illegally collecting data from kids under 13, with California’s AG arguing the company’s model was to “hook, hold, harvest, and hide.” Local Tech Incentives: Albuquerque City Council approved more than $40 million in tax incentives for three tech projects tied to 200+ jobs, including cybersecurity, quantum computing, and space technology. Forest Policy Fight: The Trump administration moved to rescind the 2001 “roadless rule,” a change that could affect millions of acres nationwide and includes New Mexico’s Gila National Forest, drawing pushback from lawmakers and environmental groups. Hotel Development: The City Council also greenlit $40 million in tax incentives for a Sawmill-area dual-branded hotel, setting up a debate over jobs and neighborhood impacts. Energy & Permits: U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told New Mexico it has “room to grow” amid the Permian oil boom, urging faster approvals for drilling. Public Safety & Fraud: A BBB Scam Tracker update showed Albuquerque leads New Mexico scam reports in July, while Fruitland logged one report.
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