AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFederal Courts: A judge dismissed Newark Mayor Ras Baraka’s lawsuit tied to his 2025 arrest outside Delaney Hall, but the dismissal was without prejudice, leaving him a short window to refile. Labor & Economy: Rutgers researchers say New Jersey’s union membership is holding steady and even rising in some sectors heading into Labor Day, with about 675,000 union members statewide. Health Policy: States including New Jersey sued the Trump administration over a rule that would block Medicaid federal funds for gender-affirming care for transgender youth, arguing it unlawfully targets a protected group. Utilities & Cost of Living: A federal audit found Atlantic City Electric overbilled customers and mishandled tax write-offs from 2021–2025, prompting calls for refunds. Politics & Money: Elon Musk’s America PAC reported nearly $800,000 in midterm spending, including support for a New Jersey House race. Community & Culture: Montclair State finished a new VR learning lab with Dreamscape Learn, expanding hands-on immersive training for students. Consumer Watch: BBB Scam Tracker data shows multiple NJ cities with scam reports in July, including Toms River and Lambertville.
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