AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBaby Formula Litigation: A federal judge in Chicago rejected Mead Johnson’s bid to end an upcoming Enfamil trial, keeping alive claims that the company’s formula design contributed to severe illness and deaths tied to necrotizing enterocolitis. Pensions & Leadership: Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed Martin Noven as CEO of Iowa’s IPERS, with prior leadership that included running Illinois’ State Universities Retirement System. Transit Accessibility: Austin residents celebrated the reopened CTA Green Line station—now fully ADA accessible after a $25M upgrade. Mining Safety: Four southern Illinois mine managers were indicted over an Aug. 2021 underground fire, accused of concealing hazards and failing to evacuate miners. Tollway Costs: Drivers questioned Illinois Tollway plans for near-term toll hikes and future automatic increases every two years. Food Safety: Outbreak alerts expanded as salmonella linked to jalapeños and other recalls add to a growing wave of foodborne illness reports. Consumer Protection Policy: The FTC said it will stop enforcing disparate-impact claims, shifting focus to direct discrimination cases. State Fair Upgrades: Illinois State Fairgrounds continued major improvements, including demolition of a long-unused facility and added security screening steps.
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