AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStudent Loan Lawsuit: Michigan AG Dana Nessel and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined a multi-state fight in federal court against a new U.S. Education Department rule that narrows which “professional degree” programs qualify for federal student loans—aimed at cutting off access for many healthcare and other workforce fields. Israel and the Democratic Party: Former Rep. Barney Frank’s final message to Democrats: draw a hard line on Israel, urging support for opposition to Netanyahu unless Palestinian suffering is addressed. Behavioral Health Funding: NJ lawmakers toured Care Plus NJ’s Bergen County Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center, pressing the case for sustained state funding as other crisis centers statewide risk never opening. Local Cost Pressure: Stop & Shop says it’s lowering everyday prices on thousands of items across all 46 NJ stores. Data Centers vs. Communities: Millville banned data centers, killing a major proposed campus after residents protested power and water impacts. Shore Chaos: Long Branch restored order after a Pier Village pop-up gathering spiraled into fights, prompting an 8 p.m. curfew and arrests. Agriculture Emergency: Gov. Sherrill declared a state of emergency after April freezes devastated crops, seeking federal disaster relief.
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