AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedicare Expansion: Costco is teaming with SCAN Group to offer jointly branded Medicare Advantage plans in select states, with pharmacy, vision, hearing and OTC benefits pending regulatory approval. Immigration Enforcement: ICE agents detained a man outside La Familia Medical Clinic in Santa Fe, prompting local officials and residents to speak out about fear and safety. FDA Leadership: President Trump nominated UNM School of Medicine alum Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the FDA, as the agency faces major leadership churn and policy fights. Meta on Trial: A landmark federal case in California accuses Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to addict children and improperly handling minors’ data, with penalties potentially reaching into the hundreds of billions. Public Safety: New Mexico’s DOJ is expanding its Crime Gun Intelligence Center statewide after NIBIN machines linked firearms to 527 crimes across counties. Local Development: Albuquerque City Council approved a $40 million, 135-room Sawmill District hotel project. Water Under Pressure: Corrales approved a 40-year water plan amid drought-driven crop losses, including steps to address past groundwater overuse. Public Lands: The USDA moved to rescind the Roadless Rule covering about 45 million acres, arguing it blocks wildfire management while opponents warn it could raise fire risk. Politics: The DNC says New Mexico is set to become an early state in the 2028 presidential primary calendar.
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