AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTariff Fight: A 25-state coalition, including New Mexico, sued the Trump administration over new Section 301 tariffs on 59 countries and the EU, arguing the move is a “pretext” to replace tariffs the courts already struck down. Drug Pricing & Antitrust: Michigan AG Letitia Nessel announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic-drug price-fixing and competition limits, with trial expected in 2027. Local Courts & Schools: Federal trial began for former New Mexico House Majority Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton on 37 counts tied to Albuquerque Public Schools funding and a robotics/cyber-learning contract. Energy & Grid Costs: Sen. Martin Heinrich introduced the GRID Savings Act to push large electricity users like data centers to pay for grid upgrades, a hot issue in New Mexico as hyperscalers expand. Water Uncertainty: The federal Colorado River plan is set to impose steep cuts, but the bigger business hit is the ongoing uncertainty for states and water planning. Drought & Recreation: New Mexico State Parks is extending camping stays to 14 days and waiving some fees at drought-impacted sites like Elephant Butte and Caballo Lake. Mining & Critical Minerals: Western Star Resources reported progress on a U.S. tungsten push, including expanding past-producing assets in Nevada and acquiring a 100% interest in a New Mexico project. Public Health Costs: A CDC-linked analysis put New Mexico’s 2025 measles outbreak cost at about $5.4 million, with most spending tied to the public health response and lost work/school time.
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