AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCalifornia Packaging Rule Watch: Molded fiber producers warn a California “truth in labeling” law (SB 343) could make some products unrecyclable when it takes effect in October, even as companies push ahead with new materials and capacity plans. Wildlife & Fisheries: A new U.S. bill would let Southwest Washington tribes kill more sea lions along the Columbia River, arguing predation is blocking salmon recovery. Antitrust & Media: California AG Nick Brown co-led a coalition lawsuit challenging the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, saying it would reduce competition and raise costs. Public Bank Push: San Francisco voters will decide Nov. 3 on creating a municipal public bank, with state authorization set to sunset in 2028. Illegal Cannabis Enforcement: California seized and destroyed more than 63,000 pounds of illegal cannabis over three months, citing restricted pesticides that harm fish, wildlife, and habitats. Heat & Health: A report highlights how dust from the drying Salton Sea worsens asthma in the Coachella Valley, where residents face frequent dust storms. Water & Climate Costs: Multiple stories point to climate-driven water bill spikes, including research suggesting household costs could rise sharply in some cities.
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