AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEV Infrastructure Lag: Massachusetts received about $64M for highway EV chargers under the federal NEVI program, but CommonWealth Beacon reports the state still has zero operating chargers; MassDOT says contractors have spent millions on prep work, with construction hoped to start in late July in places like Greenfield and Newburyport. Digital Government Push: Bangladesh unveiled a “One Citizen-One ID-One Digital Wallet” plan to centralize access to public and private services through a single digital identity, aiming to boost ICT and telecommunications’ GDP contribution. Energy Costs & Inflation: New BLS data shows May U.S. inflation at 4.2%, with energy prices driving most of the monthly increase—an issue that can hit Massachusetts businesses that rely on travel and transportation. Workforce & Skills: Shawsheen Valley Technical High School highlighted student outcomes at a school committee meeting, including SkillsUSA medals and multilingual learner support with a reported 100% graduation rate for that student group. Legal Immigration Update: A Boston federal judge vacated a proposed $100,000 H-1B fee as an unauthorized executive “tax,” a win backed by a coalition including Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell. Sports & Local Economy: World Cup fan fest buzz in Boston continues, with Scotland’s opening win over Haiti drawing crowds to Gillette Stadium and nearby celebrations.
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