AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorkplace Pollution Protections: California’s Senate passed SB 1046, pushing CalOSHA to set safety rules for workers exposed to hazardous cross-border pollution from the Tijuana River Valley—an area tied to long-running beach closures. Election Dynamics: Early voting data point to low but shifting turnout in California’s current cycle, with Republicans showing slight early momentum as campaigns sharpen. Tech Politics: Meta is reported to have sent nearly $1 million to help elect Democrat Xavier Becerra as mass layoffs loom, drawing fresh attacks from rival Tom Steyer. Public Safety Video: New bodycam and drone footage shows a deadly SWAT standoff in Porterville that ended with deputies using an armored vehicle to stop an armed suspect. Health & Research: Eli Lilly completed its acquisition of Engage Biologics for up to $202 million, aiming to expand its DNA delivery platform for future medicines. Community Engagement: Cities are experimenting with participatory budgeting and other ways to pull residents into local decisions beyond just voting.
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