AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBiopharma Dealmaking: Madrigal Pharmaceuticals is accelerating its MASH pipeline with multiple drug purchases and licensing moves aimed at building combination-ready therapies behind its lead Rezdiffra. Antitrust & Generic Drugs: Sandoz agreed to pay $450 million to settle U.S. antitrust claims from 43 states tied to alleged generic drug price-fixing, with additional class-action settlement terms. Data Center Economics: A national review finds states are rolling back data center tax breaks after projections proved far too optimistic, with Pennsylvania among the jurisdictions facing mounting pressure as costs and public backlash grow. Energy Finance: The U.S. Department of Energy’s energy lending arm closed a large loan for AEP Texas transmission projects, signaling federal capital is increasingly steering toward baseload, transmission, and nuclear. Healthcare Policy: A study finds dense-breast notification laws haven’t translated into high rates of supplemental screening, raising questions about access and follow-through. Housing Affordability: Pennsylvania home prices rose again, underscoring a shortage-driven market that’s pushing affordability further out of reach. Local Food Safety: Wayne County restaurant inspections flagged multiple food-safety issues at specific sites, including temperature control and storage practices. Business Compliance: Pennsylvania lawmakers disclosed overdue business filings tied to a new annual reporting requirement, highlighting gaps in compliance. Higher Ed Watch: University of Valley Forge will close after the summer semester, citing financial and governance pressures. Pennsylvania Business Spotlight: A Centre County cheesemaker, Goot Essa, earned SBA rural small business honors and placed at the American Cheese Society competition.
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