AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBig Tech, New Mexico courts: A state judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million for harms to children’s mental health, calling the company a “public nuisance” and directing major teen-safety changes (including limits on under-13 accounts and restricted push notifications). Legal fallout: Reuters reports New Mexico’s DOJ contract could mean law firm Motley Rice seeks up to about $67.1 million in fees tied to the state’s total recovery, which now tops $942 million with earlier penalties. Public pressure on regulation: A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 61% of Americans want tighter social media oversight, and 66% support laws keeping kids under 16 off platforms—raising the stakes as Meta faces additional youth-safety litigation. Local business & housing: Angel Fire approved a new phase of workforce housing—17 units expected this fall—plus an updated comprehensive plan after years of financing hurdles. Energy & infrastructure: Bernhard Capital Partners completed its $1.25B acquisition of New Mexico Gas Company from Emera, keeping NMGC’s Albuquerque base and management. Space industry: Virgin Galactic pushed commercial flights to February 2027, citing installation delays. Natural gas outlook: The EIA forecasts record U.S. marketed natural gas output in 2026, with growth concentrated in the Permian (including New Mexico) and Haynesville.
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