AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoH-1B Legal Shock: A federal judge in Boston struck down Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee as an unlawful tax needing congressional approval, after the policy sparked last September’s airport chaos for thousands of workers; the White House says it will appeal. EV Charging Rollout: Massachusetts Clean Energy Center is placing new high-speed EV chargers at Big Y sites in Worcester plus West Springfield, Somerville, Brockton, Boston, and Lowell, aiming to make charging easier for rideshare and taxi drivers. Workforce & Immigration: A new report says Mass. needs at least 60,000 new immigrants each year through 2030 to avoid labor-force decline, warning of impacts on health care, higher education, and construction. Energy Regulation: New England governors urged federal regulators to reject a proposed electricity profit increase that they say would raise costs for households and businesses. Local Sports Access: Brockton opened a new public mini soccer pitch at Mulberry Park as part of a push to expand youth soccer in underserved communities. Business Tech Deal: Akeneo announced it’s acquiring PricingHUB to fold pricing into its Product Cloud and strengthen AI-driven commerce. Climate & Homes: A study finds small home natural-gas methane leaks may be widespread, feeding the debate over how fast Massachusetts should move beyond gas. Skilled Trades Pipeline: MassCPAs awarded a Methuen student a scholarship, highlighting continued investment in the next generation of CPAs.
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