AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRobocall crackdown: New Mexico’s AGs are backing a push for tougher FCC rules to stop scammers from buying legitimate phone numbers, after Americans lost nearly $2 billion to robocalls and texts. Cash App settlement: California AG Rob Bonta joined a multistate deal for $45 million with Block over alleged misleading safety claims and weak fraud protections on Cash App. Screwworm alert: New World screwworm has been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico, including two dog cases, prompting vets to urge daily wound checks and fast treatment. Wildland firefighter health: Federal agencies expanded protections for crews, including N95 use on the fireline, more showers and gear cleaning, and “clean air” recovery periods. Project Jupiter hearing: NM Environment Department will hold a public hearing on the air-quality permit for the Oracle/OpenAI data center in Doña Ana County after complaints about names used without consent. NMHU investigation: Highlands University faces a criminal probe into alleged fraud and civil-rights violations tied to hiring practices. Local governance: Roswell city manager Hess Yntema resigned, citing completed audits and progress on flights and jobs. Tax fight: House Republicans renewed calls for eliminating New Mexico’s personal income tax, arguing it would return about $2.1 billion annually to taxpayers.
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