AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSenate Confirmation Watch: The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced acting AG Todd Blanche’s nomination to the full Senate in a 12-10 party-line vote after GOP holdouts won written assurances that the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund is rescinded and that an IRS settlement’s audit immunity is limited. Healthcare & Consumer Costs: Wisconsin DOJ joined a lawsuit challenging a federal rule that would expand catastrophic health plans in ways critics say would cut coverage and raise out-of-pocket costs, undermining the Affordable Care Act. Hemp Policy: Maine and other attorneys general urged Congress to keep 2025 federal hemp reforms in place, warning that reopening loopholes could bring intoxicating hemp products back to stores. Tariffs in Court: A coalition of 25 states, including Maine, sued over Trump’s latest tariffs on forced labor claims, arguing they’re a pretext and will be passed to consumers. Local Maine Education: Topsham SAD 75 named Dr. Joshua Ottow principal of Williams-Cone School. Public Safety: Maine Public Utilities Commission launched a Text-to-911 awareness push for situations where calling isn’t safe. Community Need: Neighbor to Neighbor in Vermont says it’s urgently short on volunteers to help older residents get rides and stay connected.
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