AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSpace & Aviation: Virgin Galactic brought its Unity spaceplane back for pilot training, using a May 27 glide flight as a real-world rehearsal for its next-generation SpaceShip program. Food & Retail: Clover Food Lab is shutting down its remaining 11 New England locations, ending a plant-based push that survived bankruptcy but couldn’t outlast the trend. Sports Betting Policy: A bipartisan bloc of 41 state attorneys general, led by Ohio AG Dave Yost, urged the CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets, arguing they function like unregulated sportsbooks. Massachusetts Labor: Massachusetts Uber and Lyft drivers certified the state’s first rideshare union, a milestone for organizing amid automation fears. Energy & Infrastructure: MWRA is moving into a Saugus River project, while Massachusetts also sees new momentum on grid and storage siting debates. Health & Screening: Updated colorectal cancer screening guidance adds a blood test option, aiming to boost uptake beyond colonoscopy and stool tests. Tech & Enterprise: Meta is reportedly building an embedded “deployment” unit to help corporate customers roll out AI tools—signaling the next phase of enterprise AI spending. World Cup Local Impact: Gillette Stadium-area businesses are gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with construction, transit planning, and expected visitor surges.
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