AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoConsumer Protection/Tech: South Dakota announced it will receive a minimum of $52.6M from a $17.1B multistate settlement with Meta over claims Meta designed addictive features for minors on Facebook and Instagram; the deal is tied to court approval and includes safety requirements for the platforms, with payouts spread over 10 years. Territory Impact/Online Safety: The same Meta settlement also covers the U.S. Virgin Islands among participating jurisdictions, alongside Puerto Rico and dozens of states, as regulators push for new child-focused safeguards. Disaster & Agriculture: The U.S. government declared a drought disaster for the U.S. Virgin Islands, citing extreme dry conditions on St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix; the declaration is meant to help farmers and agricultural producers access emergency federal loans. Transportation/Maritime Funding: DOT awarded nearly $664.8M for 23 ferry projects across 14 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, including vessel replacements, terminal upgrades, and operating support. Tourism/Marine Business: A Royal Caribbean guest filed a maritime injury lawsuit after a scuba excursion in St. Thomas allegedly involved equipment failure underwater.
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