AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAntitrust & Health Policy: Attorney General Ford announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic drug price inflation and reduced competition, with about $469 million in total payments to state enforcers if approved. Port Infrastructure: St. Croix is moving ahead with a $22.4 million Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Marine Terminal container terminal upgrade, currently in design, with a public meeting set for Aug. 14. Marine Science: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution researchers tested a non-invasive way to monitor reef health using seawater chemical and microbial signals, with work conducted in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Local Cannabis Regulation: The Virgin Islands Office of Cannabis Regulation says licensed cultivation could start within weeks, while dispensaries may open before end of 2026—though sales wait on a product-testing lab expected around October. NextGen Bar Exam Tech: The inaugural NextGen Uniform Bar Examination included the U.S. Virgin Islands, with some jurisdictions reporting network or venue infrastructure issues that were later resolved. Surveillance Tech Backlash: A report highlights Flock Safety camera theft and vandalism across multiple states, framing it as protest against mass surveillance.
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