AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoHemp Policy Push: AG William Tong and a coalition of 34 attorneys general urged Congress to preserve 2025 federal hemp reforms and keep intoxicating hemp products out of stores. Legal Education Access: The USVI joined 10 jurisdictions in the inaugural administration of the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination, with most sites running smoothly after a few network issues elsewhere. Territorial Politics: Stacey Plaskett won the Democratic governor primary, setting up a November bid with Milton Potter as her running mate. Antitrust/Drug Pricing: AGs announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic drug price-fixing and reduced competition, with USVI tied to the broader multi-state effort. Local Procurement: A public invitation for bids was issued for the William D. Roebuck Industrial Park lift station renovation on St. Croix, with questions due Aug. 17 and bids due Aug. 31. Sports & Community: The USVI women’s softball team earned a silver medal at the CAC Games after rain and wind forced cancellation of the gold-medal game. Environment: A new report warns sargassum seaweed is growing in large quantities across the Caribbean and Gulf, threatening coastlines and tourism.
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