AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDOJ vs. States: Trump’s Justice Department sued Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington over refusals to issue undercover license plates for federal agents, arguing states are obstructing federal immigration enforcement. Economy Watch: The U.S. GDP growth rate was revised down to 1.6% for Q1, while jobless claims ticked up to 215,000—still near historic lows—amid lingering Iran-war uncertainty. Cost of Living: Trump claimed grocery prices are falling, but April data shows food-at-home prices rose 2.9% year over year, with big jumps in items like tomatoes and coffee. Healthcare & Tech: A Verasight poll finds 73% of Americans worry about cancer care costs, even as many are open to AI tools and GLP-1s; separate coverage highlights rising cyber insurance demand and new AI billing/coding tools for providers. Local Growth & Housing: Sarasota’s ranking drop and Wilmington’s rapid population growth spotlight how housing policy and zoning decisions are reshaping U.S. communities. Public Health: Vermont became the first state to ban paraquat over possible Parkinson’s risk.
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