AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealth Policy & Courts: A federal judge blocked California from disciplining three doctors over COVID-19 advice shared with patients, putting a spotlight on AB 2098 and the state’s authority over medical boards. Social Media Accountability: The 9th Circuit kept alive more than 3,000 “social media addiction” lawsuits against Meta, Google, TikTok and Snap, while a separate ruling found Meta destroyed key data in an Australian scam-ad case. Local Governance: Los Angeles City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson pushed back on Nithya Raman’s claim of “punishment,” saying she’ll lose the homelessness committee chair as the mayoral race heats up. Public Health Oversight: A federal audit found California is missing nursing home inspection deadlines, raising questions about Medicaid oversight capacity. Environment & Regulation: California moved to phase out paraquat-dichloride after manufacturers voluntarily canceled registrations, citing health and wildlife concerns. Elections: The East Bay special election to replace Eric Swalwell is intensifying between Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez, with outside spending surging.
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