AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety & Politics: Rep. Robert Garcia is demanding records from Taylor Farms over whether the lettuce supplier used White House ties and political donations to influence the federal cyclospora investigation tied to Taco Bell-linked outbreaks, as the company recalls products sent to 27 states and suspends central Mexico iceberg lettuce purchases. Public Safety Funding: California’s sanctuary cities face pressure to sign ICE cooperation promises or risk losing federal money, with Fresno cited in a broader fight over conditioning public-safety grants on immigration enforcement. Healthcare Costs: GOP lawmakers, including CA Rep. Kevin Kiley, urge HHS to block Newsom’s restructured managed-care tax, warning it could raise premiums for families and small businesses. Telecom: AT&T moves to end legacy copper landlines across parts of California, including Mountain View, with discontinuation on or after June 2027. Workforce Pipeline: A San Jose-area summer trades camp is tackling California’s skilled labor shortage by getting teens hands-on with electrical and other skilled work. California Economy & Housing: A new look at mortgage delinquency spikes highlights affordability stress varying sharply by state. Entertainment & Culture: Jimmie Johnson becomes the first motorsport driver named to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, underscoring California’s ongoing entertainment pull.
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