AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTransit & Public Works: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is sticking with a center-running bus lane on Blue Hill Avenue despite opposition calling it “not safe,” as the $163M redesign faces renewed scrutiny over how community input is handled. Energy & Industry: NextEra and Dominion’s merger cleared shareholder backing, setting up a major utility consolidation as electricity demand surges, including from AI data centers. Defense & Supply Chain: Boston-based Noble Supply & Logistics filed for Chapter 11 after losing defense contracts, highlighting how government procurement swings can quickly strain capital-heavy operators. Workforce & Labor: Encore Boston Harbor workers launched a strike after labor talks broke down, adding pressure to the region’s hospitality and construction-adjacent labor market. Tech & Research: IBM says it verified a quantum advantage result on a Boston processor, while Massachusetts AI safety rules are being challenged by major tech firms. Public Health: A CDC-linked report highlights alcohol-attributable cancer deaths doubling since 1990, with liver and GI cancers driving much of the rise.
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