AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoProduced Water Rules: New Mexico environment officials are pushing limits on contaminants in fracking wastewater (“produced water”) while they wait for a state Water Quality Control Commission hearing, citing unknown chemicals and the risk of weaker out-of-state disposal. Water Crisis: Lake Powell and Lake Mead hit record-low levels, underscoring how the Colorado River system is in “uncharted territory” and raising pressure for demand cuts. Student Debt: Student loan defaults have surged to record levels, with about 9.5 million borrowers (1 in 5) now in default after pandemic-era protections lapsed. Local Education Policy: Lawmakers are weighing paid parental leave for teachers, aiming to reduce the need to burn sick or vacation time when having children. Tech & Privacy: A new look at livestreamed child abuse highlights how online privacy and encryption complicate investigations. Consumer Safety Tech: A free food-safety app, Anxin, launched in New Mexico with real-time FDA recall alerts and restaurant inspection scores amid Cyclospora concerns.
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