AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBanking Leadership: Independence Bank named Dean Yeadon Havre Branch President and Karene Faber Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, with Yeadon continuing to manage the Malta Branch. Housing & Risk: A new study puts New York at the top for housing health risk, driven by lead exposure and structural problems—an affordability and safety reminder for older housing stock. Real Estate Watch: National Association of Realtors data shows home prices rising again in Q2 as more buyers return despite higher mortgage rates. Climate Courts: Colorado AG Phil Weiser argues Boulder’s climate lawsuit against fossil fuel companies should stay in state court, pushing back on Mesa County’s position. Trade & Tariffs: A 25-state coalition, including Rhode Island, sued the Trump administration over new Section 301 tariffs, calling them a “pretext” after prior tariff defeats. Drug Pricing Antitrust: Michigan AG Dana Nessel announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic drug price-fixing and competition limits. Local Government Oversight: Rhode Island opened applications for its first inspector general, a new fraud-and-waste watchdog role. Economy Update: URI economist Leonard Lardaro says Rhode Island’s recession may be over, with early recovery signs in the latest Current Conditions Index.
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