AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDefense & Drones: AeroVironment jumped about 5% after landing its first international LOCUST laser counter-drone order worth $50M, underscoring how directed-energy systems are carving out a niche even as the broader drone ETF drifted. Energy Development: Bernalillo County is weighing tax-break terms for NextEra’s nearly $700M Magpie solar-and-battery project on Pajarito Mesa, targeting up to 300 MW of generation and storage plus hundreds of construction jobs. Data Privacy: New Mexico and Facebook kicked off opening statements in the state’s data privacy trial tied to Cambridge Analytica-era practices, with the state arguing Facebook misled users about third-party data sharing. Immigration Enforcement: Michigan and Maryland joined a multistate push to limit ICE warrantless arrests, arguing federal officers must follow statutory safeguards. Local Business/Infrastructure: Aubrey is adding downtown parking—127 spaces first—alongside drainage, water, and sewer upgrades timed for the Oct. 3 peanut festival. Health Insurance: New Mexico approved 2027 Affordable Care Act rates for BeWell plans, with an average 24.4% increase and heavy reliance on subsidies to blunt the impact. Uranium Watch: Catron County residents are rallying against a proposed uranium exploration project, after New Mexico’s state trust-lands ban on new uranium mining.
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