AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDOJ vs. California emissions: The federal government has stepped into another lawsuit challenging California’s heavy-truck emissions rules, arguing the Clean Air Act blocks states from setting their own standards for new vehicles. Privacy lawsuit limits: California lawmakers advanced a bill aimed at curbing “predatory” privacy lawsuits targeting small businesses, though critics say it still doesn’t go far enough. Housing & cost pressure: Mortgage rates inched up to about 6.49% for a 30-year fixed loan, while home prices remain high and inventory tight. Local governance & public safety: Huntington Beach police warned residents about upcoming “takeover” events, urging people not to show up and reminding parents they could face liability. Consumer/legal fights: A judge ruled United Airlines must face a lawsuit from passengers who paid for “window” seats that didn’t have actual windows. Wildfire labor impacts: A goat landscaping company says a new state law could force layoffs because it would sharply raise pay for goat herders. Energy investment: Avantus secured $525M financing for a Kern County solar-plus-storage project, targeting major grid capacity by end of 2026.
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