AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData Centers & Energy Costs: A national day of protest against data centers is set for July 18, with Humans First saying communities are facing higher utility bills, water demand, noise, and land-use changes. Healthcare Cybersecurity: Nearly 13,000 NJ patients were affected by a breach tied to Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP, impacting records connected to Atlantic Health, Hackensack Meridian, and Trinitas. Housing Affordability: A new NAHB report says regulations add about $131,734—roughly 26%—to the cost of a newly built home. Consumer Protection & Payments: NJ AG Brown announced a $45M multistate settlement with Block over Cash App deceptive practices and fraud protections. Transportation & Infrastructure: Old Pier 68 wooden piles in the Hudson are being cleared for the $16B Gateway rail tunnel, adding $88M to the project. Public Safety/Weather: NJ Transit’s Shark River Inlet bridge closures trapped boats during extreme heat and storms. Tech & Governance: States including NJ are seeking up to $1.4T from Meta over claims platforms were designed to be addictive for teens, with a trial set for August.
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