AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDefense & Manufacturing: The Army is nearing a contract award for its Enduring High Energy Laser (E-HEL), a push to field battlefield laser capability as drones drive up the cost of traditional missile defense. PFAS & Public Health: A proposed EPA settlement with Chemours over “forever chemicals” is facing pushback, while North Carolina officials and groups argue it won’t fix long-running contamination impacts. NJ Environment & Industry: New research finds toxic metals can persist in road dust years after industrial activity and older pesticide use—samples included Trenton, with dust collected near parks and school areas. Housing & Finance: NJ Rep. Tom Kean backs a MOVE Act that would require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy “portable” mortgages to reduce the lock-in effect for homeowners. Water & Cybersecurity: Two New Jersey water utilities were forced to switch to manual operations after cyberattacks, with the FBI assisting. Biotech & Pharma (NJ): Merck (MSD) got an FDA green light to expand ENFLONSIA for RSV prevention in higher-risk children under two, with a March 2027 action date. Corporate Moves (NJ): Zoetis appoints Jay Saccaro as CFO/COO, adding leadership over global manufacturing and supply.
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