AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMeta Teen Safety Settlement: Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1B to 47 states (plus DC/territories) over claims its Facebook and Instagram were addictive and harmful to kids, with major changes including a default two-hour daily limit for under-18s, night-time blocking, stronger age estimates, and limits on “likes.” Bernalillo Energy & Water: Bernalillo County approved $1.2B in tax incentives for a West Side solar-plus-battery project, and the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is designing a $300M Bosque Water Reclamation Facility to supply nonpotable reuse water for parks and golf courses. Food & Retail Safety: Walmart’s Bettergoods pistachio nut butter recall is now FDA Class I after Salmonella contamination; the product was sold in 19 states including New Mexico. Tech & Research: UNM and regional STEM efforts get a boost as a study finds New Mexico afterschool STEM programs are producing results, while UNR hosted “Data & Discovery” to connect researchers and students. Public Policy & Health: New Mexico is preparing Medicaid changes that will trigger notices for 200,000+ members starting Aug. 31, tied to new work/activity rules in 2027. Local Environment & Safety: Bernalillo County won a grant to keep Scrap Tire Amnesty Days running, and New Mexico State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Alamogordo.
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