AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNew Laws July 1: California’s minimum wage rises in multiple cities and counties, and new food labeling rules kick in, including changes tied to the state’s gas tax and consumer protections. Streaming Ads: A new California law limits how loud streaming commercials can be compared with the shows they interrupt, closing a loophole left by federal rules. Courts & Guns: The DOJ sued California over the state’s Glock ban and handgun roster, setting up another major legal fight. Labor Rules: New NLRB advice memos hint at a more employer-friendly approach to separation agreements, but California’s own labor limits still apply. Tech & Health: UC Berkeley launches a Nancy Pelosi Institute; meanwhile, California startups keep pushing into healthcare and AI, from robotic pharmacy enrollment to new AI receptionist funding. Business Watch: Downey moves toward a new Costco deal, with residents questioning whether another warehouse is needed. Sports & Local Life: StubHub ticket cancellations for the World Cup leave a Bay Area family scrambling as prices spike. Energy: Gridmatic reports a big gap in California battery performance, driven more by operations and bidding than location alone.
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