AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoE-bike crackdown debate: New Jersey’s e-bike registration rules are under fire as kids keep getting hurt and killed, with critics warning the approach may be too broad and unevenly enforced. Shoreline mystery: Nearly 30 dead dogfish sharks washed up along the Jersey Shore in Sea Isle City, and experts say the cause of the sudden die-off is still unknown. Contaminated landfill questions: Keyport residents heard more testing results showing no link between a former landfill and cancer cluster fears, with more DEP surface-water results expected in September. Fraud and justice: A New Jersey man was named on the FBI’s Most Wanted list for a $650M Ponzi scheme targeting investors, while a separate case has a NJ man pleading guilty to child sexual exploitation material. Public safety and scams: West Orange seniors got scam and identity-theft prevention tips, and Lidl recalled a wok spice mix in multiple states including New Jersey after Salmonella was found. Politics and policy: New Jersey is among states pushing back on federal demands for drivers’ personal data, and the state is also tied to major antitrust action involving Amazon delivery practices. India Independence Day: New York and New Jersey issued proclamations marking Aug. 15 as India Independence Day ahead of India’s 80th anniversary.
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