AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAntitrust & Consumer Relief: U.S. Virgin Islands residents are among 43 states and territories seeking court approval for a $400 million settlement with Sandoz and Fougera over alleged generic-drug price-fixing and reduced competition, with a consumer claim process tied to purchases made between May 2009 and Dec. 2019. SNAP Changes: SNAP benefit increases start Thursday (Oct. 1), including higher maximum allotments for most households, while states take on a bigger share of program admin costs—an issue that could affect future eligibility and funding. Fraud & Scams: Former con man Frank Abagnale warns that AI is supercharging fraud by making fake identities, voices, and messages cheaper and harder to spot—urging people to verify independently. Local Energy & Infrastructure: WAPA’s board approved projects tied to hurricane recovery and upgrades, including new decorative streetlights in Christiansted and green composite poles in St. John’s National Park. Tech & Power: A Bermuda pilot is testing a community virtual power plant that links rooftop solar and home batteries through software, looking for early adopters. Public Safety Tech: FinCEN flagged about $17.5B in suspicious activity tied to healthcare fraud, highlighting provider types and patterns for financial institutions.
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