AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMicroelectronics & Manufacturing: Vermont’s V-GaN Tech Hub opened a new Test and Characterization Facility in South Burlington, aiming to help gallium-nitride semiconductor developers move faster from lab work to manufacturing. Energy Policy: The Trump administration acknowledged in court filings that it canceled $7.6B in clean-energy grants based on which states voted for Kamala Harris, drawing fresh backlash from Democrats and environmental groups. Cybercrime & Consumer Protection: Massachusetts Senate passed a bill to ban crypto ATM kiosks after residents lost nearly $7M to scams, including seniors targeted through fake “authority” emergencies. Infrastructure & Construction: MassDOT scheduled overnight Route 24 bridge repairs in Avon with lane closures and traffic shifts through Dec. 30. Media M&A: Paramount paused its $111B Warner Bros. merger as U.S. antitrust challenges continue, pushing the decision timeline toward 2027. Real Estate: Cresa’s Q2 Greater Boston report flags a comeback in downtown long-term commitments, while Cambridge/Kendall Square remains cautious amid hybrid work.
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