AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoColorado River Water: A new federal framework could sharply cut Arizona’s Colorado River supply starting in 2027, with drought pressure already hitting Apache County. Immigration & Asylum: With U.S. doors closing, Cubans are increasingly turning to Brazil for asylum, including record numbers of applications. Border Infrastructure: A federal judge approved a Trump border wall through a Texas levee system despite flood-risk concerns from residents. Health Care Fraud: Arizona lawmakers urged Gov. Katie Hobbs to join a federal anti-fraud data-sharing partnership aimed at catching Medicaid and other public-benefit fraud. Legal Fallout: Democrats asked an appeals court to keep ICE from using IRS data tied to taxpayer addresses. Crime & Courts: A Birmingham man was indicted for a $65M+ fraud scheme involving thousands of allegedly fraudulent energy tax credit returns. Climate & Health: NOAA forecasts a strengthening El Niño this winter, with knock-on risks for heat, flooding, air quality, and health. Wildlife: North Carolina researchers report Indiana bats spotted and caught in western NC for the first time in 10 years. Business & Tech: Ascend Technologies acquired Chicago-area firm Xamin to expand financial-services IT and cybersecurity.
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